SCHEDULE 2THE CONSTITUTION OF PITCAIRN

PART 2FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

Protection of property21

1

Every natural or legal person is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his or her possessions. No one shall be deprived of his or her possessions except in the public interest and subject to the conditions provided for by law and by the general principles of international law.

2

Subsection (1) shall not, however, in any way impair the right of the Government of Pitcairn to enforce such laws as it deems necessary to control the use of property in accordance with the general interest or to secure the payment of taxes or other contributions or penalties.