Discrimination means selective treatment whether favourable or unfavourable, based on any
characteristic of a person, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, culture, religion,
sex, genetic traits, age, wealth, income, land ownership, appearance, beliefs, preferences,
circumstances, or possessions.
The Non‑Discrimination Principle (NDP):
The State shall not discriminate, including through its laws, policies, procurement, pricing, fees,
charges, or access to services, except in cases involving:
Merit‑based suitability for a task
First-come, first-served priority up to a quota
Allegiance to the constitution
Citizenship
Whether a person resides inside or outside the State Territory
Violations of the Non‑Aggression Principle (NAP)
Separate facilities for men and women
Protection of minors
Minimum age requirements
Services and facilities for those who are pregnant, recovering from childbirth, or have
physical or mental illnesses, injuries, infirmities, or disabilities
Public services may make distinctions necessary to provide the service they are contracted to
provide.