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Status of the Constitution
- English
The constitutionality of Acts of Parliament and treaties shall not be reviewed by the courts. (Art. 120)
- Dutch
De rechter treedt niet in de beoordeling van de grondwettigheid van wetten en verdragen. (Art. 120)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe decisions of the Constitutional Court are not susceptible to any recourse. They impose themselves on the public powers, on all the administrative and jurisdictional authorities, and on all physical or juridical persons.
Any text declared unconstitutional is null and of no effect; it may neither be promulgated nor applied. If it is in force, it is removed from the juridical order [ordonnancement].
… (Art. 106) - FrenchLes décisions de la Cour Constitutionnel ne sont susceptibles d’aucun recours. Elles s’imposent aux pouvoirs publics, à toutes les autorités administratives et juridictionnelles et à toute personne physique ou morale.
Tout texte déclaré inconstitutionnel et nul et de nul effet ; il ne peut être ni promulgué ni appliqué. S’il est en vigueur, il est retiré de l’ordonnancement juridique.
… (Art. 106)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThis Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of Singapore and any law enacted by the Legislature after the commencement of this Constitution which is inconsistent with this Constitution shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. (Art. 4)
Status of the Constitution
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(5) Without prejudice to the application of the Constitution of Zanzibar in accordance with this Constitution concerning all matters pertaining to Tanzania Zanzibar which are not Union Matters, this Constitution shall have the force of law in the whole of the United Republic, and in the event any other law conflicts with the provisions contained in this Constitution, the Constitution shall prevail and that other law, to the extent of the inconsistency with the Constitution, shall be void. (Art. 64)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe National Assembly may not ratify any international treaty, convention or agreement containing clauses contrary to this Constitution. (Art. 276)
- FrenchL'Assemblée Nationale ne peut ratifier aucun Traité, Convention ou Accord Internationaux comportant des clauses contraires à la présente Constitution. (Art. 276)
Status of the Constitution
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(5) In Romania, the observance of the Constitution, its supremacy and the laws shall be mandatory. (Art. 1) - Romanian…
(5) În România, respectarea Constituţiei, a supremaţiei sale şi a legilor este obligatorie. (Art. 1)
Status of the Constitution
- English
Every person living on the national territory is held to respect the Constitution, the laws and the regulations of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. (Art. 47)
- French
Toute personne vivant sur le territoire national est tenue de respecter la Constitution, les lois et les règlements de la République de Côte d’Ivoire. (Art. 47)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe courts shall not apply rules that contravene the Constitution or the principles contained therein. (Sec. 120)
- TetumTribunál sira labele halo ukun ka norma ne’ebé kontra Lei-Inan eh PRINSÍPIU sira-ne'ebé konsagra iha nia laran. (Art. 120)
- PortugueseOs Tribunais não podem aplicar normas contrárias à Constituição ou aos princípios nela consagrados. (Art. 120)
Status of the Constitution
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(4) Zimbabwean citizens have the following duties, in addition to any others imposed upon them by law—
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(b) to observe this Constitution and to respect its ideals and institutions;
… (Sec. 35)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishPrivate persons are solely responsible to the authorities for violation of the Constitution or the Law. Public Officers are responsible, for the same reasons, and also for exceeding their authority, or for dereliction in the performance of their duties. (Art. 18)
- SpanishLos particulares sólo son responsables ante las autoridades por infracción de la Constitución o de la Ley. Los servidores públicos lo son por esas mismas causas y también por extralimitación de funciones o por omisión en el ejercicio de éstas. (Art. 18)