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Judicial Protection
Vanuatu
- English1. Anyone who considers that any of the rights guaranteed to him by the Constitution has been, is being or is likely to be infringed may, independently of any other possible legal remedy, apply to the Supreme Court to enforce that right.
2. The Supreme Court may make such orders, issue such writs and give such directions, including the payment of compensation, as it considers appropriate to enforce the right. (Art. 6) - French1) Quiconque estime que l'un des droits que lui garantit la Constitution a été, ou risque d'être enfreint, peut, indépendamment de tout autre recours légal possible, saisir la Cour Suprême pour qu'elle fasse respecter ce droit.
2) La Cour Suprême peut rendre toutes les ordonnances, délivrer toutes les assignations et prendre toutes les dispositions qu'elle estime appropriées pour assurer le respect de ce droit, y compris le paiement de dommages et intérêts. (Art. 6)
Judicial Protection
Bangladesh
- English(1) The right to move the High Court Division in accordance with clause (1) of article 102, for the enforcement of the rights conferred by this Part is guaranteed.
(2) Without prejudice to the powers of the High Court Division under article 102, Parliament may by law empower any other court, within the local limits of its jurisdiction, to exercise all or any of those powers. (Art. 44) - Bengali(১) এই ভাগে প্রদত্ত অধিকারসমূহ বলবৎ করিবার জন্য এই সংবিধানের ১০২ অনুচ্ছেদের (১) দফা অনুযায়ী হাইকোর্ট বিভাগের নিকট মামলা রুজু করিবার অধিকারের নিশ্চয়তা দান করা হইল।
(২) এই সংবিধানের ১০২ অনুচ্ছেদের অধীন হাইকোর্ট বিভাগের ক্ষমতার হানি না ঘটাইয়া সংসদ আইনের দ্বারা অন্য কোন আদালতকে তাহার এখতিয়ারের স্থানীয় সীমার মধ্যে ঐ সকল বা উহার যে কোন ক্ষমতা প্রয়োগের ক্ষমতা দান করিতে পারিবেন। (অনুচ্ছেদ ৪৪)
Judicial Protection
Palestine
- EnglishAny violation of any personal freedom, of the sanctity of the private life of human beings, or of any of the rights or liberties that have been guaranteed by law or by this Basic Law shall be considered a crime. Criminal and civil cases resulting from such violations may not be subject to any statute of limitations. The National Authority shall guarantee a fair remedy to those who suffer from such damage. (Art. 32)
- Arabicكل اعتداء على أيّ من الحريات الشّخصية أو حرمة الحياة الخاصّة للإنسان و غيرها من الحقوق و الحريات العامة التي يكفلها القانون الأساسي أو القانون جريمة لا تسقط الدّعوى الجنائية و لا المدنية الناشئة عنها بالتقادم، و تضمن السلطة الوطنية تعويضا عادلا لمن وقع عليه الضّرر. (المادّة 32)
Judicial Protection
Burundi
- EnglishThe judicial power, guardian of the public rights and freedoms, assures the respect for these rights and freedoms within the conditions provided for by the law. (Art. 60)
- KirundiUbutegetsi bw’ubutungane nibwo bukingira amateka n’ubwigenge bw’abantu, rugacungera iyubahirizwa ryayo nkuko bitegekanijwe n’Ibwirizwa. (Ingingo ya 60)
- FrenchLe pouvoir judiciaire, gardien des droits et des libertés publiques, assure le respect de ces droits et libertés dans les conditions prévues par la loi. (Art. 60)
Judicial Protection
Turkmenistan
- EnglishThe judicial power in Turkmenistan shall belong solely to the courts.
The judicial power shall be aimed to guard the citizens’ rights and freedoms, state and public interests protected under the laws. (Art. 96) - RussianСудебная власть в Туркменистане принадлежит только судам.
Судебная власть предназначена для защиты прав и свобод граждан, охраняемых законом государственных и общественных интересов. (Статья 96) - TurkmenTürkmenistanda kazyýet häkimiýeti diňe kazyýetlere degişlidir.
Kazyýet häkimiýeti raýatlaryň hukuklaryny we azatlyklaryny, kanun arkaly goralýan döwlet hem jemgyýetçilik bähbitlerini goramaga niýetlenendir. (96-njy madda)
Judicial Protection
Equatorial Guinea
- English…
2. Any natural person or [person] having cause, that invokes a legitimate interest[,] can interpose [the] recourse of amparo. (Art. 102) - Spanish…
2. Puede interponer recurso de amparo, toda persona natural o causa-habiente que invoque un interés legítimo. (Art. 102) - French…
2. Toute personne physique ou personne fondée à invoquer un intérêt légitime a le droit d'introduire une demande de protection. (Art. 102)
Judicial Protection
Czech Republic
- English(1) The Constitutional Court has jurisdiction:
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d) over constitutional complaints against final decisions or other encroachments by public authorities infringing constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights and basic freedoms;
… (1993 Constitution, Art. 87) - Czech(1) Ústavní soud rozhoduje
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d) o ústavní stížnosti proti pravomocnému rozhodnutí a jinému zásahu orgánů veřejné moci do ústavně zaručených základních práv a svobod,
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Judicial Protection
Kenya
- English…
(3) Subject to clause (5), the High Court shall have—
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(b) jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
… (Art. 165) - Swahili…
(3) Kwa kuzingatia ibara ya (5), Mahakama Kuu itakuwa na—
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(b) mamlaka ya kuamua shauri iwapo haki au uhuru wa msingi katika Sheria ya Haki za Binadamu haikutolewa, imekiukwa, imevunjwa au imetishiwa;
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Judicial Protection
Lithuania
- EnglishThe Constitution shall be an integral and directly applicable act.
Everyone may defend his rights by invoking the Constitution. (Art. 6) - LithuanianKonstitucija yra vientisas ir tiesiogiai taikomas aktas.
Kiekvienas savo teises gali ginti remdamasis Konstitucija. (6 straipsnis)
Judicial Protection
Mozambique
- EnglishEvery citizen shall have the right of recourse to the courts against acts that violate their rights and interests recognised by the Constitution and the laws. (Art. 70)
- PortugueseO cidadão tem o direito de recorrer aos tribunais contra os actos que violem os seus direitos e interesses reconhecidos pela Constituição e pela lei. (Art. 70)