Protection of right to work

(1) No person shall be denied the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, whether by pursuing a profession or occupation or by engaging in a trade or business, or otherwise. (2) It shall not be inconsistent with subsection (1) of this section to require, as a condition for embarking upon or continuing work, the payment of professional fees, trade or business licence fees, or similar charges, or the possession of appropriate licences or qualifications. (3) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in question makes reasonable provision, (a) that is required in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; (b) that is required for the purpose of protecting the rights or freedoms of other persons; or (c) for the imposition of restrictions on the right to work of any person who is not a citizen of