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Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles 1993, as amended to 2022
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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(2) The right contained in clause (1) may be subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed by law and necessary in a democratic society including the prevention of marriage between persons of the same sex or persons within certain family degrees. (Art. 32)
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Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles 1993, as amended to 2020 (English). 2022 Amendment to the Constitution (English). According to Art. 4(1): “The National languages of Seychelles shall be Creole, English and French.”
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Chapter II on Citizenship.
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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”
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5- Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
6- According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”
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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”
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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”
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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
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11- According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires−'democratic society' means a pluralistic society in which there is tolerance, proper regard for the fundamental human rights and freedoms and the rule of law and where there is a balance of power among the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary; …”
12- According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”
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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”
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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).