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Constitution of the Republic of Angola 2010
Religious Law
- English
1. The Republic of Angola shall be a secular state and there shall be separation between state and church, under the terms of the law.
… (Art. 10) - Portuguese
1. A República de Angola é um Estado laico, havendo separação entre o Estado e as igrejas, nos termos da lei.
... (Art. 10)
Religious Law
- English
Alterations to the Constitution must respect:
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g) The secular nature of the state and the principle of the separation of church and state;
… (Art. 236) - Portuguese
As alterações da Constituição têm de respeitar o seguinte:
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g) A laicidade do Estado e o princípio da separação entre o Estado e as igrejas;
... (Art. 236)
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Constitution of the Republic of Angola 2010 (English). We are aware amendments to the present constitution were adopted in 2021. To date, no English consolidated version is available publicly. Translation efforts are underway. According to Art. 19(1): “The official language of the Republic of Angola is Portuguese.”
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There is a discrepancy in numbering between the English and Portuguese texts.
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There is a discrepancy in numbering between the English and Portuguese texts.
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Chapter I on General Principles, Title II on Fundamental Rights and Duties.