and 9 of the Constitution provide for the privacy and the protection of a person’s home and other property. It also prohibits deprivation of property without compensation. These rights can be classified as forming part of an individual’s economic rights. Social Rights: Section 3 of the Constitution provides for the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Among others, it makes provision for the security of the person and the person’s entitlement to the protection of the law, freedom of conscience, of expression and assembly and association. These rights can be classified as forming part of an individual’s social rights. Cultural rights: Even though culture is not explicitly provided for in the Constitution, the Government does not hinder in any way, the exercise of cultural rights by various tribal groupings. The Government has, over the years consistently promoted and continues to promote cultural expression through various means, such as, cultural dance competitions, regiments, radio, TV broadcasts, and newspapers. Among others, traditional dance is promoted in primary schools as an extra-curricular activity. Environmental rights: In the absence of specific constitutional provisions guaranteeing environmental rights, the Government has passed legislation, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment Act Cap 65:07 which make it mandatory to assess the potential effects of planned developmental activities. During the period under review, Botswana has been cognisant of the universality, interdependence and indivisibility of the rights and liberties espoused in the African Charter, and has ensured that they are enjoyed as such by the citizens, even though they are not specifically provided for in the Constitution. 7. Information on the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICSRC) by Botswana. The Government takes very seriously its commitment under any human rights treaty it is party to. In this regard, before Botswana ratifies / accedes to any treaty, a thorough review of its legislation is undertaken to ensure that it is in a position to implement the provisions of the treaty. Botswana will therefore give due consideration to this recommendation. 8. Information on the criminalization of torture in Botswana. 19 | P a g e