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justify denying him his other rights and freedoms in the absence
of appropriate regard for such relevant countervailing concerns
as national security and public health, whether in relation to the
condition of his hair or otherwise; and does not excuse disregard
for his legitimate dietary practices.
The
environment.
14. This Constitution enjoins the organs of the State, other
public authorities and the people to protect and enhance the
environment.
15. Vincentians are entitled to have their historical, cultural
and other heritage respected, protected and preserved.
16. The people have a right to the enjoyment of freedom of
culture and to cultural expression.
National
heritage.
Freedom of
culture.
The family
and
marriage.
17. (1) The State acknowledges the family as the natural
basic unit of society. Consequently, the State accords the family
recognition, respect, protection and support; asserting that men and
women of the age of civil, legal and societal responsibility have the
right to establish a family.
(2) The State shall recognise and protect marriage,
which shall be a legal union only between two persons each of the
opposite sex.
(3) Parliament may make provision prescribing
what status and protection may be accorded to common law
unions in the context of this section.
The elderly
and disabled.
18. The elderly and the disabled are entitled to have their
special needs met and to receive care befitting their circumstances
according to the resources available to the State.
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