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Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe freedom of opinion, expression through speech and writing, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, and the freedom of association, are all guaranteed within the scope of the law. (Art. 13)
- Arabicحرية إبداء الرأي قولاً وكتابة وحرية الطّباعة وحرّية الاجتماع وحرّية تكوين الجمعيات كلّها مكفولة ضمن دائرة القانون. (المادّة 13)
Political Rights and Association
- English
Citizens may form associations freely and without authorization for any ends that are not forbidden by criminal law.
… (Art. 18) - Italian
I cittadini hanno diritto di associarsi liberamente, senza autorizzazione, per fini che non sono vietati ai singoli dalla legge penale.
… (Art. 18)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe Constitution assures to all persons:
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15. The right to associate without prior permission.
In order to have juridical personality, associations must be constituted in conformity with the law.
No one can be obligated to belong to an association.
Associations contrary to morals, to public order and to the security of the State, are prohibited.
… (Art. 19) - SpanishLa Constitución asegura a todas las personas:
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15º.- El derecho de asociarse sin permiso previo.
Para gozar de personalidad jurídica, las asociaciones deberán constituirse en conformidad a la ley.
Nadie puede ser obligado a pertenecer a una asociación.
Prohíbense las asociaciones contrarias a la moral, al orden público y a la seguridad del Estado.
… (Art. 19)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishWE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that, subject to any restrictions imposed by law on noncitizens, all persons in our country are entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever their race, tribe, places of origin, political opinion, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the legitimate public interest, to each of the following:-
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(b) the right to take part in political activities; and
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(d) freedom of conscience, of expression, of information and of assembly and association;
… (Preamble, Basic Rights)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishEvery citizen has, subject to the provisions of this Constitution and any electoral law of the Republic or of the relevant Communal Chamber made thereunder, the right to vote in any election held under this Constitution or any such law. (Art. 31)
- GreekΤηρουμένων των διατάξεων του Συντάγματος και οιωνδήποτε δυνάμει τούτου ψηφιζομένων εκλογικών νόμων της Δημοκρατίας ή της αρμοδίας Κοινοτικής Συνελεύσεως, πας πολίτης δικαιούται να ψηφίζη εις οιανδήποτε εκλογήν διενεργουμένην συμφώνως τω Συντάγματι και οιωδήποτε τοιούτω νόμω. (Αρθρον 31)
- TurkishHer vatandaş, bu Anayasanın ve onun gereğince yapılan herhangi bir Cumhuriyet veya ilgili Cemaat Meclisi seçim kanununun hükümlerine uygun olarak, bu Anayasa veya herhangi böyle bir kanun gereğince yapılan herhangi bir seçimde oy kullanma hakkına sahiptir. (Madde 31)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishLibyans shall be equal before the law. They shall enjoy equal civil and political rights, shall have the same opportunities, and be subject to the same public duties and obligations, without discrimination due to religion, sect, language, wealth, sex, kinship, political opinions, social status, and tribal, provincial or familial affiliation.
The isolation of some persons and banning them from sovereign offices and leadership posts in the State's higher departments for a temporary period of time pursuant to a law issued to such effect, and which does not prejudice the right of the persons concerned to appeal, shall not be deemed a violation of the provisions of this declaration. (Art. 6) - Arabicالليبيون سواء أمام القانون، ومتساوون في التمتع بالحقوق المدنية والسياسية، وفي تكافؤ الفرص، وفيما عليهم من الواجبات والمسؤوليات العامة، لا تمييز بينهم بسبب الدِّين أو المذهب أو اللغة أو الثروة أو الجنس أو النسب أو الآراء السياسية أو الوضع الاجتماعي أو الانتماء القبلي أو الجهوي أو الأسرى.
ولا يعد إخلالا بما ورد في أحكام هذا الإعلان عزل بعض الأشخاص ومنعهم من تولي المناصب السيادية والوظائف القيادية في الإدارات العليا للدولة لفترة زمنية مؤقتة وبمقتضى قانون يصدر في هذا الشأن وبما لا يخل بحق المعنيين في التقاضي. (المادّة 6)
Political Rights and Association
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(2) The Federal law shall provide that, in fielding candidacy by political parties for the election to the House of Representatives under the proportional electoral system, representation shall be ensured on the basis of a closed list also from women,
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(5) Each citizen of Nepal who has completed the age of eighteen years shall have the right to vote in any one election constituency as provided for in the Federal law.
… (Art. 84) - Nepali…
(२) समानुपातिक निर्वाचन प्रणाली बमोजिम हुने प्रतिनिधि सभाको निर्वाचनका लागि राजनीतिक दलले उम्मेदवारी दिंदा महिला, … समेतबाट बन्द सूचीका आधारमा प्रतिनिधित्व गराउने व्यवस्था संघीय कानून बमोजिम हुनेछ ।
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(५) अठार वर्ष उमेर पूरा भएको प्रत्येक नेपाली नागरिकलाई संघीय कानून बमोजिम कुनै एक निर्वाचन क्षेत्रमा मतदान गर्ने अधिकार हुनेछ ।
… (धारा ८४)
Political Rights and Association
- English
The Constitution guarantees the right of association, in compliance with the laws that govern the exercise of this right without having to be submitted to a prior authorization. (Art. 26)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishAll citizens with the legal capacity to do so have the right to contribute to the management of the State, either directly or through their elected representatives within the organs of People's Power and to participate, for this purpose, in the form prescribed by the law, through periodic elections, plebiscites, and popular referendums that will be free, equal, direct, and secret. Every elector has the right to a single vote. (Art. 204)
- SpanishTodos los ciudadanos, con capacidad legal para ello, tienen derecho a intervenir en la dirección del Estado, bien directamente o por intermedio de sus representantes elegidos para integrar los órganos del Poder Popular y a participar, con ese propósito, en la forma prevista en la ley, en elecciones periódicas, plebiscitos y referendos populares, que serán de voto libre, igual, directo y secreto. Cada elector tiene derecho a un solo voto. (Art. 204)
Political Rights and Association
- English1. National sovereignty belongs to the people of Vanuatu which they exercise through their elected representatives.
2. The franchise is universal, equal and secret. Subject to such conditions or restrictions as may be prescribed by Parliament, every citizen of Vanuatu who is at least 18 years of age shall be entitled to vote.
... (Art. 4) - French1) La souveraineté nationale appartient au peuple de Vanuatu qui l'exerce par l'intermédiaire de ses représentants élus.
2) Le suffrage est universel, égal et secret. Sont électeurs, dans les conditions déterminées par le Parlement, tous les citoyens âgés d'au moins 18 ans.
... (Art. 4)