Section 8: Social objectives.

(1) The Social Order of the State shall be founded on the ideals of Freedom, Equality and Justice. (2) In furtherance of the Social Order— a. every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations, and opportunities before the law, and the State shall ensure that every citizen has an equal right and access to all opportunities and benefits based on merit; b. the State shall recognise, maintain and enhance the sanctity of the human person and human dignity; and c. the Government shall secure and maintain the independence, impartiality and integrity of courts of law and unfettered access thereto, and to this end shall ensure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity, and that opportunities for securing justice are not denied any citizen by reason of economic or other disability. (3) The State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that— a. every citizen, without discrimination on any grounds whatsoever, shall have the opportunity for securing adequate means of livelihood as well as adequate opportunities to secure suitable employment; b. conditions of service and work are fair, just and humane and that there are adequate facilities for leisure and for social, religious and cultural life; c. the health, safety and welfare of all persons in employment are safeguarded and not endangered or abused, and in particular that special provisions be made for working women with children, having due regard to the resources of the State; d. there are adequate medical and health facilities for all persons, having due regard to the resources of the State; e. there is equal pay for equal work without discrimination on account of sex, and that adequate and satisfactory remuneration is paid to all persons in employment; and f. the care and welfare of the aged, young and disabled shall be actively promoted and safeguarded.