7 provision that seeks, precisely, to stress the principle of equality in the specific sphere of public service. 31. The above should be read and interpreted in close connection with the provisions of Article 24 of the Convention as regards equality and non-discrimination. As the judgment states, Article 24 of the Convention prohibits discrimination de facto and de jure with the obligation that this entails for the State to respect the said principle of equality and non-discrimination for all the rights embodied in the Convention and in all domestic laws that it adopts. In this regard, the provisions of Article 23(1)(c) are designed to emphasize the significance that the Convention accords to the principle of equality and non-discrimination in the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs. 32. Consequently, given the proven facts in this case in light of the reasoning derived from the provisions of Article 23(1)(c) concerning the general conditions of equality and of Article 24 concerning equality and non-discrimination, the State’s obligation not to tolerate practices or norms that could have a discriminatory effect is clear. This should not be understood as contrary to homogeneous rules and conditions for all of society and all citizens with regard to the full exercise of political rights. Diego García-Sayán Judge Pablo Saavedra-Alessandri Secretary