Section 7, subsection 1 states:
The people shall exercise the political power through universal, free, equal, direct, secret and periodic suffrage and through other forms laid down in the Constitution.
Section 46, subsection 1 states:
Every citizen has the right to participate in the political life and in the public affairs of the country, either directly or through democratically elected representatives.
Section 47 states:
(1) Every citizen over the age of seventeen has the right to vote and to be elected.
(2) The exercise of the right to vote is personal and constitutes a civic duty.
Section 21 states:
(1) A disabled citizen shall enjoy the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties as all other citizens, except for the rights and duties which he or she is unable to exercise or fulfil due to his or her disability.
(2) The State shall promote the protection of disabled citizens as may be practicable and in accordance with the law.
Section 75, subsection 1 states:
(1) To stand as presidential candidates, East Timorese citizens should meet each of the following requirements cumulatively:...(c) to be in possession of his or her full faculties...
Section 82 states:
(1) In case of death, resignation or permanent disability of the President of the Republic, his or her functions shall be taken over on an interim basis by the Speaker of the National Parliament, who shall be sworn in by the Speaker a.i. of the National Parliament before the Members of the National Parliament and representatives of the organs of sovereignty.
(2) Permanent disability shall be declared by the Supreme Court of Justice, which shall also have the responsibility to confirm the death of the President of the Republic and the vacancy of office resulting therefrom...
Section 16 states:
(1) All citizens are equal before the law, shall exercise the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties.
(2) No one shall be discriminated against on grounds of colour, race, marital status, gender, ethnical origin, language, social or economic status, political or ideological convictions, religion, education and physical or mental condition.
Section 21 states:
(1) A disabled citizen shall enjoy the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties as all other citizens, except for the rights and duties which he or she is unable to exercise or fulfil due to his or her disability.
(2) The State shall promote the protection of disabled citizens as may be practicable and in accordance with the law.
Section 75, subsection 1 states:
(1) To stand as presidential candidates, East Timorese citizens should meet each of the following requirements cumulatively:
(c) to be in possession of his or her full faculties...