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Obligations of the State
- English(1) Every person in the United Republic has the right to enjoy fundamental human rights and to enjoy the benefits accruing from the fulfillment by every person of this duty to society, as stipulated under Article 12 to 28 of this Part of this Chapter2 of the Constitution.
… (Art. 29)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of Malta in conformity with full respect for human rights,
… (Art. 65) - Maltese(1) Bla ħsara għad-disposizzjonijiet ta’ din il-Kostituzzjoni, il-Parlament jista’ jagħmel liġijiet għall-paċi, ordni u gvernar tajjeb ta’ Malta b’mod konformi ma’ rispett sħiħ għad-drittijiet tal-bniedem,
… (Art. 65)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe Gabonese Republic recognizes and guarantees the inviolable and imprescriptible rights of Man, which obligatorily constrain the public powers:
… (Art. 1) - FrenchLa République Gabonaise reconnaît et garantit les droits inviolables et imprescriptibles de l’Homme, qui lient obligatoirement les pouvoirs publics:
… (Art. 1)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution shall not exclude any other rights provided for by law. (Art. 42)
- PortugueseOs direitos fundamentais consagrados na Constituição não excluem quaisquer outros constantes das leis. (Art. 42)
Obligations of the State
- English… Any such limitations can only be put in place for reasons necessary to a civil and democratic state and with the aim of protecting the rights of others, …
No amendment may undermine the human rights and freedoms guaranteed in this Constitution. (Art. 49) - Arabic... ولا توضع هذه الضوابط إلّا لضرورة تقتضيها دولة مدنية ديمقراطية وبهدف حماية حقوق الغير، أو لمقتضيات الأمن العام، أو الدفاع الوطني، أو الصحة العامة، أو الآداب العامة، وذلك مع احترام التناسب بين هذه الضوابط وموجباتها …
لا يجوز لأيّ تعديل أن ينال من مكتسبات حقوق الإنسان وحرياته المضمونة في هذا الدستور. (الفصل 49) - French… Ces restrictions ne peuvent être établies que pour répondre aux exigences d’un État civil et démocratique, et en vue de sauvegarder les droits d’autrui …
Aucune révision ne peut porter atteinte aux acquis en matière de droits de l’Homme et de libertés garantis par la présente Constitution. (Art. 49)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe Republic of Yemen confirms its adherence to the UN Charter, the International Declaration of Human Rights, the Charter of the Arab League, and Principles of international Law which are generally recognized. (Art. 6)
- Arabicتؤكد الدولة العمل بميثاق الأمم المتحدة والإعلان العالمي لحقوق الإنسان وميثاق جامعة الدول العربية وقواعد القانون الدولي المعترف بها بصورة عامة. (المادّة 6)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Dominica—
(a) have affirmed that the Commonwealth of Dominica is founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in fundamental human rights and freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person, and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator;
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(e) desire that their Constitution should make provision for ensuring the protection in the Commonwealth of Dominica of fundamental human rights and freedoms;
… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
- English...
B. Lebanon has an Arab identity and belonging. It is a founding active member of the Arab League, committed to its Charter; as it is a founding active member of the United Nations Organization, committed to its Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The State embodies these principles in all sectors and scopes without exception.
C. Lebanon is a democratic parliamentary republic based upon the respect of public freedoms, freedom of opinion and freedom of belief; and of social justice and equality in rights and duties among all citizens, without distinction or preference.
… (Preamble) - Arabic...
ب. لبنان عربي الهوية والانتماء وهو عضو مؤسس وعامل في جامعة الدول العربية وملتزم بميثاقها، كما هو عضو مؤسس وعامل في منظمة الأمم المتحدة وملتزم بميثاقها وبالإعلان العالمي لحقوق الإنسان وتجسّد الدّولة هذه المبادئ في جميع الحقوق والمجالات دون استثناء.
ج. لبنان جمهوريّة ديمقراطيّة برلمانيّة، تقوم على احترام الحرّيات العامّة وفي طليعتها حرّية الرأي والمعتقد، وعلى العدالة الاجتماعية والمساواة في الحقوق والواجبات بين جميع المواطنين دون تمييز أو تفضيل.
... (التّوطئة)
Obligations of the State
- English
1. The rights and freedoms recognised in chapters III3 and IV4 of this Title bind immediately all public authorities as directly enforceable law. Their content cannot be limited by law and are protected by the Courts.
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3. The rights in chapter V form the basis of the legislation and the actions of the public authorities, but they may only be invoked within the conditions determined by the legal system. (Art. 39) - Catalan
1. Els drets i llibertats reconeguts en els capítols III i IV del present Títol vinculen immediatament els poders públics a títol de dret directament aplicable. El seu contingut no pot ésser limitat per la llei i és protegit pels Tribunals.
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3. Els drets del capítol V conformen la legislació i l'acció dels poders públics, però només poden ésser invocats en els termes fixats per l'ordenament jurídic. (Art. 39)
Obligations of the State
- English
We the people of Mongolia, in order to
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- cherish human rights and freedoms, justice/good faith and national unity,
… (Preamble) - Mongolian
Монголын ард түмэн бид:
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- хүний эрх, эрх чөлөө, шударга ёс, үндэснийхээ эв нэгдлийг эрхэмлэн дээдэлж,
… (Удиртгал)