Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu 1980, as amended to 2013
Legislature
  • English
    The legislature shall consist of a single chamber which shall be known as Parliament. (Art. 15)
  • French
    Le pouvoir législatif est exercé par une chambre unique dénommée Parlement. (Art. 15)
Legislature
  • English
    1. Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of Vanuatu.
    … (Art. 16)
  • French
    1) Le Parlement peut adopter des lois concourant à la paix, à l'ordre et à la bonne administration de Vanuatu.
    … (Art. 16)
Legislature
  • English
    1. Parliament shall consist of members elected on the basis of universal franchise through an electoral system which includes an element of proportional representation so as to ensure fair representation of different political groups and opinions.
    2. Subject to such conditions or restrictions as may be prescribed by Parliament every citizen of Vanuatu who is at least 25 years of age shall be eligible to stand for election to Parliament. (Art. 17)
  • French
    1) Le Parlement est composé de membres élus au suffrage universel dans le cadre d'un système électoral comportant un certain degré de représentation proportionnelle afin d'assurer une juste représentation des différents partis et opinions politiques.
    2) Tout citoyen de Vanuatu, âgé d'au moins 25 ans, est éligible au Parlement dans les conditions déterminées par le Parlement. (Art. 17)
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According to Art. 8: “Fundamental duties non-justiciable but public authorities to encourage compliance except as provided by law, the fundamental duties are non-justiciable. Nevertheless it is the duty of all public authorities to encourage compliance with them so far as lies within their respective powers.”
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4- Art. 69 on Emergency Regulations. 5- Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and Duties, Part I on Fundamental Rights.