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Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe State recognises the different normative and dispute resolution systems that co-exist in Mozambican society, insofar as they are not contrary to the fundamental principles and values of the Constitution. (Art. 4)
- PortugueseO Estado reconhece os vários sistemas normativos e de resolução de conflitos que coexistem na sociedade moçambicana, na medida em que não contrariem os valores e os princípios fundamentais da Constituição. (Art. 4)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe laws, decrees and other acts which were applied in the territory of the Republic of Belarus prior to the entry into force of the present Constitution shall apply in the particular parts thereof that are not contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus. (Art. 142)
- BelarusianЗаконы, указы і іншыя акты, што дзейнічалі на тэрыторыі Рэспублікі Беларусь да ўвядзення ў дзеянне гэтай Канстытуцыі, прымяняюцца ў частцы, якая не супярэчыць Канстытуцыі Рэспублікі Беларусь. (Артыкул 142)
- RussianЗаконы, указы и другие акты, действовавшие на территории Республики Беларусь до введения в действие настоящей Конституции, применяются в части, не противоречащей Конституции Республики Беларусь. (Статья 142)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe following are functions of the People Defender:
1. To see that the human rights provided for in this Constitution and in the international treaties, agreements and conventions on human rights ratified by the Republic are effectively respected and guaranteed, investigating either on his own initiative or at the request of any denunciation of which he or she becomes aware.
… (Art. 281) - SpanishSon atribuciones del Defensor o Defensora del Pueblo:
1. Velar por el efectivo respeto y garantía de los derechos humanos consagrados en esta Constitución y en los tratados, convenios y acuerdos internacionales sobre derechos humanos ratificados por la República, investigando de oficio o a instancia de parte las denuncias que lleguen a su conocimiento.
… (Art. 281)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishA statute of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands continues in effect except to the extent it is inconsistent with this Constitution, or is amended or repealed. A writ, action, suit, proceeding, civil or criminal liability, prosecution, judgment, sentence, order, decree, appeal, cause of action, defense, contract, claim, demand, title, or right continues unaffected except as modified in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. (Art. XV, Sec. 1)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe validity and legal force of custom which does not contradict the Constitution and does not threaten human dignity shall be recognised. (Art. 7)
- PortugueseÉ reconhecida a validade e a força jurídica do costume que não seja contrário à Constituição nem atente contra a dignidade da pessoa humana. (Art. 7)
Status of the Constitution
- English(1) This Constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on the authorities and persons throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
(2) The Federal Republic of Nigeria shall not be governed, nor shall any persons or group of persons take control of the Government of Nigeria or any part thereof, except in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
(3) If any other law is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, this Constitution shall prevail, and that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. (Sec. 1)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishIt is the duty of each citizen of Estonia to be loyal to the constitutional order and to defend the independence of Estonia.
In the absence of other means of opposing a forcible attempt to change the constitutional order of Estonia, every citizen of Estonia has the right to resist such an attempt of his or her own initiative. (Sec. 54) - EstonianEesti kodaniku kohus on olla ustav põhiseaduslikule korrale ning kaitsta Eesti iseseisvust.
Kui muid vahendeid ei leidu, on igal Eesti kodanikul õigus osutada põhiseadusliku korra vägivaldsele muutmisele omaalgatuslikku vastupanu. (§ 54)
Status of the Constitution
- English…
II. Everyone must abide by the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, respect the rights and freedoms of other people, and fulfill other obligations specified by law.
… (Art. 72) - Azerbaijani…
II. Hər bir şəxs Azərbaycan Respublikasının Konstitusiyasına və qanunlarına əməl etməli, başqa şəxslərin hüquq və azadlıqlarına hörmət bəsləməli, qanunla müəyyən edilmiş digər vəzifələri yerinə yetirməlidir.
… (Maddə 72)
Status of the Constitution
- English
Treason against the Fatherland and infringement the Constitution constitute the most grave crimes committed against the people. (Art. 166)
- French
La trahison de la patrie et l'atteinte à la Constitution constituent les crimes les plus graves commis à l'encontre du peuple. (Art. 166)
Status of the Constitution
- English
Every citizen shall—
a. abide by this Constitution, respect its ideals and its institutions,
… (Sec. 13)