Constitution of the Republic of Chad 2018
Limitations and/or Derogations
  • English

    Each individual has the right to the free development of his person with respect to the rights of others, good morals and public order. (Art. 20)

  • Arabic

    يحق لكل فرد بالتنمية الحرة لشخصه في إطار احترام حقوق الآخرين والأخلاق الحميدة والنظام العام. (المادة 20)

  • French

    Tout individu a droit au libre épanouissement de sa personne dans le respect des droits d'autrui, des bonnes mœurs et de l'ordre public. (Art. 20)

Limitations and/or Derogations
  • English

    No procedure of revision may be engaged or pursued when it infringes:
    …
    - the freedoms and fundamental rights of the citizen;
    … (Art. 227)

  • Arabic

    لا يجوز إجراء أي تنقيح أو السعي إليه عندما ينتهك:
    ...
    - حريات المواطن وحقوقه الأساسية؛
    ... (المادة 227)

  • French

    Aucune procédure de révision ne peut être engagée ou poursuivie lorsqu'elle porte atteinte:
    …
    - aux libertés et droits fondamentaux du citoyen;
    … (Art. 227)

1

Constitution of the Republic of Chad 2018 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). This constitution is historical, a new constitution was promulgated in 2023. To date, no English version is available publicly. Translation efforts are underway.

2

Constitution of the Republic of Chad 2018 (Arabic). In-house translation by UN Women (2020).

3

Constitution of the Republic of Chad 2018 (French), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024).

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