of marginalized people and culture as the foundation of the nation in promotion of all forms of national and cultural expression (Article 11) and guarantees everyone the right to language and culture (Article 44). Indigenous communities are protected within the purview of marginalized people. The State has put in place policies and legislation to implement the constitutional provisions covering economic, social and cultural rights. New education laws, including the Basic Education Act (No. 14 of 2013), have been enacted; and a new health law is also being discussed with a view to realigning it with constitutional guarantees. Maternity fees have been abolished in all public hospitals. A new policy on housing is also under discussion. The State is also required to enact legislation to promote the representation in Parliament of marginalized people within 5 years after the promulgation of the Constitution(2015); other legislation of benefit to indigenous people are the Land Acts, and the Community Land Bill , which must be enacted by August 2015. i) Adopt appropriate measures to address the rights of indigenous and socially disadvantaged persons and develop policies that will enhance the participation of these persons in their affairs and the governance of the country. Response: Refer to paragraphs on Vision 2030, Devolution, National Social Protection Policy 72