e) Take measures to promote the practice, enjoyment and development of a person’s culture, tradition, custom and language insofar as these are not inconsistent with the Constitution; f) Promote sustenance, development and public awareness of the need to manage the land, air and water resources in a balanced and suitable manner for the present and future generations; and g) Recognize the right of every person to fair labour practices and safe and healthy workers conditions. 36. The Commission may wish to note that the Directive Principles of State Policy may be observed when State resources are able to sustain their application or in instances where Cabinet determines that the general welfare of the public unavoidably demands their application. It should be noted that the Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable and cannot by themselves be legally enforced. 37. Part III of the Zambian Constitution contains the Bill of Rights, which makes provision for the fundamental rights and freedoms enjoyed by every person in Zambia. These rights and freedoms are entrenched in the Constitution and are as follows: • Article 12 provides for protection of the right of life; • Article 13 provides for protection of the right to personal liberty; • Article 14 provides for protection from slavery and forced labour; 36

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