Constitución en Inglés

23 Corte Constitucional de Colombia The law will define the criminal offenses related to these behaviors, as well as the relevant disciplinary and administrative sanctions. Every individual has the right to present respectful petitions to authorities in the general interest or his/her private interest and to secure prompt resolution of the petitions. The legislative body shall be empowered to regulate the exercise of this right with private organizations in order to guarantee fundamental rights. Every Colombian citizen, within the limitations established by law, has the right tomove freely throughout the national territory, to enter and exit the national territory, and to remain and reside in Colombia. Work is a right and a social obligation and enjoys, in all its forms, the special protection of the State. Every individual is entitled to a job under decent and just conditions. Every individual is free to chooseaprofession or occupation. The law may require certificates of competence. The competent authorities shall inspect and oversee the exercise of professions. Occupations, trades, and trade that do not require academic training are to be exercised freely, except for those that involve social risk. Legally recognized professions may be organized into professional associations (colegios). The internal structureandoperation of association shall be democratic. The law may assign public functions to them and establish appropriate controls. ARTICLE 24 ARTICLE 25 ARTICLE 26 ARTICLE 23