Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan 2011, as amended to 2020
National Human Rights Bodies
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    4. This Bill of Rights shall be upheld by the Supreme Court and other competent courts and monitored by the Human Rights Commission. (Art. 9)
National Human Rights Bodies
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    Subject to Article 190 herein, no derogation from the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Bill shall be made. The Bill of Rights shall be upheld, protected and applied by the Supreme Court and other competent courts; the Human Rights Commission shall monitor its application in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (Art. 10)
National Human Rights Bodies
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    1. There shall be established an independent commission to be known as the Human Rights Commission.
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    4. The Commission shall have power to issue summons or other orders requiring representatives of relevant institutions and other bodies at all levels of government or persons or organizations to appear before it or produce any document or record relevant to any investigation by the Commission.
    5. The Commission may request a government representative or any person or organization to take part in its deliberations if and when necessary. (Art. 145)
National Human Rights Bodies
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    1. The functions of the Commission shall be to:
    a. monitor the application and enforcement of the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Constitution;
    b. investigate, on its own initiative, or on a complaint made by any person or group of persons, against any violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
    c. visit police jails, prisons and related facilities with a view to assessing and inspecting conditions of the inmates and make recommendations to the relevant authority;
    d. establish a continuing programme of research, education and information to enhance respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
    e. recommend to the National Legislative Assembly effective measures to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms;
    f. create and sustain within society awareness of the provisions of this Constitution as the fundamental law of the people of South Sudan;
    g. educate and encourage the public to defend their human rights and fundamental freedoms against all forms of abuse and violation;
    h. formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to inculcate in the citizens awareness of their civic responsibilities and understanding of their rights and obligations as citizens;
    i. monitor compliance of all levels of government with international and regional human rights treaties and conventions ratified by the Republic of South Sudan;
    j. express opinion or present advice to government organs on any issue related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; and
    k. perform such other function as may be prescribed by law.
    … (Art. 146)
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Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, as amended to 2013 (English). Several amendments took place after 2013 that are yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement provides for a Presidency structure that comprises of a First Vice President and four Vice Presidents.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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Bill of Rights
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.