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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.

Constitution of Singapore

The Singapore Constitution, provided by th eInternational Constitutional Law (ICL) initiative at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1963 and the ICL version includes amendments up to 1995.The site also includes the Constitution schedules, a link to the Singapore Government website and explanatory notes to the Constitution.

Constitution of Lebanon

This site contains the full-text of the Lebanon 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 1926 and this version includes the amendments made in 1990. The Constitution has chapters dealing with the state and its territories, the rights and duties of the citizen, legislative power, executive power, the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers, the Supreme Council and finances.

Constitution of Lithuania

This site contains the full-text of the Lithuania Constitution made freely available in English by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1992 and covers the individual and the state, society and the state, national economy and labour, Parliament, the President of the Republic, the government, the courts, the Constitutional Court, local government, finance and foreign affairs.

Constitution of Luxembourg

English translation of the Luxembourg Constitution, provided by the International Constitutional Law (ICL) initiative at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1868 and this version includes amendments made up to 1998. The document covers the state, its territory and the Grand Duke, Luxembourgers and their rights, sovereign power, the Chamber of Deputies, the Government of the Grand Duchy, the Council of State, judiciary, finances and local government. Brief background and historical notes to the Constitution are also included.

Constitution of Madagascar

This site contains the full-text of the 1992 Madagascar Constitution made freely available in English by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution covers liberties, rights and duties, the structure of the state, executive power, the legislature, the judiciary and local government. Background and historical notes to the Constitution are given along with details of the 1995 amendments which have not yet been incorporated into the text.

Constitution of Namibia

The Namibian Constitution, in English, made available by International Constitutional Law (ICL) at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Constitution was adopted in 1990 and covers citizenship, fundamental human rights and freedoms, the President, the Cabinet, the National Assembly, the National Council, the administration of justice, local government, police, defence forces and the prison service, finance and the Central Bank. The Constitution schedules are also provided along with background and historical notes.

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