Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles 1993, as amended to 2022
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    We, the People of Seychelles, …
    HEREBY adopt and confer upon ourselves this Constitution as the fundamental and supreme law of our Sovereign and Democratic Republic. (Preamble)
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    This Constitution is the supreme law of Seychelles and any law found to be inconsistent with this Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, void. (Art. 5)
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    It shall be the duty of every citizen of Seychelles−
    (a) to uphold and defend this Constitution and the law;
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    (g) generally, to strive towards the fulfillment of the aspirations contained in the Preamble of this Constitution. (Art. 40)
Status of the Constitution
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    (1) Except where it is otherwise inconsistent with this Constitution and subject to subparagraph (2), an existing law shall continue in force on and after the date of coming into force of this Constitution.
    (2) The Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1981 shall unless sooner repealed, cease to have effect twelve months after the date of coming into force of this Constitution.
    … (Schedule 7, Transitional, Part I, Art. 2)
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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).