4Guiding principles

### 4 Guiding principles > The powers conferred by this Act are to be exercised with proper regard to the following principles: > > > > (a) the community is entitled to an appropriate level of protection from illegal behaviour by people subject to this Act; > > > > > (b) people who are subject to this Act retain their normal rights and responsibilities as citizens, except as these are limited in accordance with law; > > > > > (c) services and procedures should be fair, equitable and have due regard to personal dignity and individuality, as far as is consistent with the need for appropriate levels of security and control; > > > > > (d) individuals are capable of change; > > > > > (e) people subject to this Act continue to be members of the community and should be assisted to become socially responsible. Whilst their liberty is restricted to various degrees, demonstrated social responsibility should lead to less intrusive control and intervention.