“ No one may be deprived of his property, nor may it be restricted, except when so required by the public interest, as determined by law, subject to fair compensation which may not be below its market value. ”

“ Everyone shall be guaranteed the right of appeal or resort to other legal remedies against a decision which infringes a right or legally founded interest. Article 27 No one may be punished for an act which did not constitute a penal offense under law or by-law at the time it was committed, nor may punishment be inflicted which was not envisaged for the offense in question. Criminal offenses and criminal sanctions shall be determined by statute. Everyone charged with a criminal offense shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty under a valid decision of the court. ”

“ Article 97 The President of the Republic shall be elected by the Federal Assembly for a four-year term of office, by secret ballot. The same individual may not be reelected President of the Republic for a second term. As a rule, the President of the Republic and the federal prime minister may not be from the same member republic. The President of the Republic may not hold other public office or engage in professional activities. The President of the Republic shall enjoy the same immunity as a federal deputy. The Federal Assembly shall determine the immunity of the President of the Republic. ”

“ No one being tried before a court or other body authorized to conduct proceedings may be punished without being granted a hearing and allowed to defend himself, in accordance with federal statute. Every person shall be entitled to have a defense counsel of his choice present at his hearing. The cases when a suspect must be given legal assistance shall be spelled out by federal law. Article 30 Citizen shall be guaranteed freedom of movement and residence and the right to leave and return to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. ”

“ Some property in the public domain and municipal building sites may be in private and other forms of ownership, in accordance with the law. Real estate and other property utilized by federal organs and organizations, the organs and organizations of member republics and local authorities and organizations performing public services shall be state owned, and the status and rights of these organs and organizations as regards the disposition of these assets and their utilization shall be regulated by statute. ”

“ A Yugoslav citizen shall be simultaneously a citizen of one of its member republics. A Yugoslav citizen may not be deprived of his citizenship, deported from the country, or extradited to another state. A Yugoslav citizen abroad shall enjoy the protection of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. ”

“ In the manner laid down by federal law, an authorized official may enter a dwelling or other premises without a court warrant and carry out a search without the presence of witnesses if so required to apprehend the perpetrator of a criminal offense or to save human lives and property. ”

“ Article 25 Respect for the human personality and dignity in criminal and all other proceeding in the event of detention or restriction of freedom, as well as during the serving of a prison sentence, shall be guaranteed. The use of force against a suspect who has been detained or whose freedom has been restricted, as well as any forcible extraction of confessions or statements, shall be prohibited and punishable. ”

“ No one shall be obliged to reveal his religious beliefs. Article 44 Citizens shall have the right publicly to criticize the work of government and other agencies and organizations and officials, to submit representations, petitions and proposals and to receive an answer if so requested. Citizens may not be called to account or bear any other consequences for opinions expressed in the course of public criticism or in a submitted representation, petition or proposal, unless they have thereby committed a criminal offense. ”

“ Article 74 Enterprises and other manufacturing and service organizations shall be founded, organized and merged freely and autonomously, in conformity with federal statute. Economic agents shall be independent and equal, and the terms of business shall be the same for all. Any act or activity creating or encouraging a monopoly or restricting, free trade in any other way shall be unconstitutional. ”

“ Article 21 Human life shall be inviolable. Criminal offenses prescribed by federal legislation may not carry the death penalty. Article 22 The inviolability of the physical and psychological integrity of the individual, his privacy and personal rights shall be guaranteed. The personal dignity and security of individuals shall be guaranteed. ”