text: recognizing a distinct indigenous légal system within a State, but that such a resuit is not required. The text refers to a "proper regard" for indigenous laws and customs within the framework of the State légal system and institutions. This implies a certain measure of accommodation, rather than necessarily two independent légal Systems. Draft article 22 "The right to participate fully at the State level, through représentatives chosen by themselves, in decision-making about and implementation of ail national and international matters which may affect their life and destiny." E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/39 page 17 80. One government observer construed this to mean that indigenous people should enjoy equal rights with other citizens to elect their own représentatives at the national level. Another preferred the expression "observing the principles of equality" to the term "full" participation. An indigenous observer felt that the concept of self-determination is of such overriding importance that it should also be included in this draft article. 81. The Chairman/Rapporteur believes that it is important to ensure that indigenous peoples are not only free to participate in national élections, on the same basis as other citizens, but that they enjoy an effective voice in national and international affairs affecting them. She notes that few States have reserved a small number of seats in their national législatures, or have designed électoral districts, so that at least some indigenous représentation will be maintained. Such measures would be consistent with the aims of this draft article, but not necessarily required by it. Draft article 23 "The [collective] right to autonomy in matters relating to their own internai and local affairs, including éducation, information, culture, religion, health, housing, social welfare, traditional and other économie activities, land and resources administration and the environment, as well as internai taxation for financing thèse autonomous functions." 
analysis: The text discusses the rights of indigenous peoples, particularly their right to participate in decision-making processes and their right to autonomy in internal and local affairs. The topics mentioned, such as education, culture, religion, health, and land and resources administration, suggest that the category should be related to human rights and social development.