Constitutional Law

Constitution of Portugal

The text of the 1976 Portuguese Constitution updated to 1989, provided in English by the International Constitutional Law (ICL) project at the University of Bern in Switzerland.The site also offers brief historical information about the constitution. There are links to information about constitutional revisions on Portuguese websites.

Constitution of Libya

Website containing an English translation of the 1969 Constitution of Libya made freely available by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The constitution outlines the functions and powers of the judicial, executive and legislative functions of government. It also details the individual rights and responsibilities of the citizen. There is background information on the history of the Constitution. The site also contains a copy of the Declaration on the Establishment of the Authority of the People.

Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington DC

This is the official website of the Haitian Embassy in the United States. It provides access to basic factual information about the economy, business opportunities, culture and society of Haiti. It includes access to press releases from the Haitian government plus links to Haitian government Websites. The press releases contain information on elections, human rights and violence in the region. The Resources section includes some legal material, such as the 1987 Constitution (in Haitian Creole, French and English) and the Haitian electoral and adoption laws (in French).

Constitution of Syria

This site contains the full-text of the Syria Constitution which is made freely available in English by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1973 and this version does not include any subsequent amendments. The document covers political principles, economic principles, educational and cultural principles, freedoms, rights and duties. It also includes the basis of legislative, executive and judicial power. The site has related links and background notes to the Constitution.

Constitution of Slovenia

This site contains the full-text of the Slovenia Constitution which is made freely available in English by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1991 and includes amendments up to 2006. The document covers human rights and fundamental freedoms, economic and social relations, administration of the state, local government, public finance, constitutionality and legality and the Constitutional Court.

Constitution of South Africa

Full-text online version of the South African Constitution made freely available in English on the South African Government Information website. The Constitution was adopted in 1996 and covers co-operative government, parliament, the President and National Executive, the provinces, local government, the courts and administration of justice, public administration, security services and a Bill of Rights. The site includes amendments to the Constitution and links to earlier versions of the Constitution.

Constitution of Paraguay

The Paraguay Constitution in English, provided by the International Constitutional Law (ICL) project at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1992 (replacing the 1967 Constitution). The first section deals with basic principles including freedom, equality, family rights, the Indian peoples, education and labour. The second section deals with the political organisation of the Republic and covers nationality, citizenship, international relations, state economic policy and the basis of legislative, executive and judicial power.

Constitution of Russia

This site contains the full-text of the new Russian Constitution which is made freely available in English by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. This Constitution was adopted by referendum in 1993 and replaces the 1977 Constitution of the USSR which can also be viewed on the site. The document covers the fundamentals of the constitutional system, rights and liberties of man and citizen, the Russian Federation, the President, the Federal Assembly, the judiciary and local government. Brief background and historical notes are also included.

Constitution of Saudi Arabia

This site contains the full-text of the Saudi Arabia Constitution which is made freely available in English by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1993 and covers the monarchy, features of the Saudi family, economic principles, rights and duties, the authorities of the state, financial affairs and control bodies. Other constitutional documents and background and explanatory notes to the Constitution are also available on the site.

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