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Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana 1980, as amended to 2016
Jurisdiction and Access
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(a) final decisions in any civil or criminal proceedings on questions as to the interpretation of this Constitution; and
(b) final decisions given in exercise of the jurisdiction conferred on the High Court by article 153 (which relates to the enforcement of fundamental rights and freedoms).
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall apply to the matters for which provision is made by article 163. (Art. 133)
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Chapter IV on Citizenship.
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Chapter II on Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System.
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Chapter II on Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System.
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Part of Title 1 on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Title 1 on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual, Part 2 on Specific Rules.
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Refer to Art. 213 on Protection of Pension Rights and Art. 214 on Power of Commissions in relation to pensions, etc.