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Constitution of Kiribati 1979, as amended to 2018
Religious Law
- EnglishWe the people of Kiribati, acknowledging God as the Almighty Father in whom we put trust, and with faith in the enduring value of our tradition and heritage, do now grant ourselves this Constitution establishing a sovereign democratic State.
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Customary Law
- EnglishWe the people of Kiribati, acknowledging God as the Almighty Father in whom we put trust, and with faith in the enduring value of our tradition and heritage, do now grant ourselves this Constitution establishing a sovereign democratic State. In implementing this Constitution, we declare that –
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4. we shall continue to cherish and uphold the customs and traditions of Kiribati. (Preamble)
Customary Law
- English1. There shall be a Banaba Island Council.
2. The powers and duties of the Banaba Island Council shall be prescribed by or under law. (Sec. 121)
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Sec. 55 as amended by 2018 Amendment.
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Sec. 40 as amended by 2016 Amendment.
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Sec. 55 as amended by 2018 Amendment.