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Some human rights scholars however consider the Charter's coverage of other civil and political rights to be inadequate.

For example, the right to privacy or a right against forced or compulsory labour are not explicitly recognised.

The provisions concerning fair trial and political participation are considered incomplete by international standards.

However, this is subject to argument as for example Article 5 of the Charter states " Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human being and to the recognition of this legal status.

All forms of exploitation and degradation of man particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited " also, Article 15 states " Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work "-which may be understood to prohibit forced or compulsory labour, although this is not explicitly mentioned.

Similarly, the Charter does not explicitly recognise the right to vote as a means of political participation, but Article 13 states "( 1 ) Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.

( 2 ) Every citizen shall have the right to equal access to the public service of his country.

( 3 ) Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.