Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles 1993, as amended to 2022
Protection from Violence
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    Every person has a right to be treated with dignity worthy of a human being and not to be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (Art. 16)
Protection from Violence
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    (1) Every person has a right not to be held in slavery or bondage.
    (2) Every person has a right not to be compelled to perform forced or compulsory labour.
    … (Art. 17)
Protection from Violence
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    (1) Every person has a right to liberty and security of the person.
    … (Art. 18)
Protection from Violence
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    The State recognises the right of children and young persons to special protection in view of their immaturity and vulnerability and to ensure effective exercise of this right the State undertakes−
    (a) to provide that the minimum age of admission to employment shall be fifteen years, subject to exceptions for children who are employed part-time in light work prescribed by law without harm to their health, morals or education;
    (b) to provide for a higher minimum age of admission to employment with respect to occupations prescribed by law which the State regards as dangerous, unhealthy or likely to impair the normal development of a child or young person;
    (c) to ensure special protection against social and economic exploitation and physical and moral dangers to which children and young persons are exposed;
    … (Art. 31)
Protection from Violence
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    (3) A law which authorises the taking of any measure against a member of a disciplinary force of a country with which Seychelles is at war shall not be held to be inconsistent with the Charter13.
    (4) A law referred to in clause (3) shall not provide for the doing of anything which constitutes the crime of genocide or a crime against humanity. (Art. 44)

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Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles 1993, as amended to 2020 (English). 2022 Amendment to the Constitution (English). According to Art. 4(1): “The National languages of Seychelles shall be Creole, English and French.”

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Chapter II on Citizenship.
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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”

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5- Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).

6- According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”

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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”

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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”

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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).
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11- According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires−'democratic society' means a pluralistic society in which there is tolerance, proper regard for the fundamental human rights and freedoms and the rule of law and where there is a balance of power among the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary; …”

12- According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”

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According to Art. 49, Chapter III: “In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires− 'Charter' or 'Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms' means Part 1 of this Chapter; ...”

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Chapter III on the Seychellois Charter of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Part I), Fundamental Duties (Part II), State of Emergency and Savings (Part III), Remedies (Part IV), Principles of Interpretation (Part V).