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Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe enumeration of the fundamental rights recognized in this Title [capítulo] do not exclude the others that the Fundamental Law guarantees, or others of analogous nature and that are derived from the dignity of man, from the principle of sovereignty of the people or from the social and democratic state of law, and [from] the republican form of the State. (Art. 14)
- SpanishLa enumeración de los derechos fundamentales reconocidos en este capítulo no excluye los demás que la Ley Fundamental garantiza, ni otros de naturaleza análoga y que se derivan de la dignidad del hombre, del principio de soberanía del pueblo o del estado social y democrático de derecho y de la forma republicana del Estado. (Art. 14)
- FrenchL'énumération des droits fondamentaux reconnus dans le présent chapitre n'est pas exclusive d'autres droits garantis par la Loi fondamentale, ou d'autres droits de même nature découlant de la dignité de l'homme, du principe de souveraineté du peuple ou de l'État de droit, social et démocratique, et de la forme républicaine de l'État. (Art. 14)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishWhereas every person in Belize is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
... (Sec. 3)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishAll citizens shall be assured of human worth and dignity and have the right to pursue happiness. It shall be the duty of the State to confirm and guarantee the fundamental and inviolable human rights of individuals. (Art. 10)
- Korean모든 국민은 인간으로서의 존엄과 가치를 가지며, 행복을 추구할 권리를 가진다. 국가는 개인이 가지는 불가침의 기본적 인권을 확인하고 이를 보장할 의무를 진다. (제10조)
Obligations of the State
- English
1. Limitations of the rights and freedoms foreseen in this Constitution may be established only by law for a public interest or for the protection of the rights of others. The limitation shall be in proportion with the situation that has dictated it.
2. These limitations may not infringe the essence of the rights and freedoms and in no case may exceed the limitations provided for in the European Convention on Human Rights. (Art. 17) - Albanian
1. Kufizime të të drejtave dhe lirive të parashikuara në këtë Kushtetutë mund të vendosen vetëm me ligj për një interes publik ose për mbrojtjen e të drejtave të të tjerëve. Kufizimi duhet të jetë në përpjesëtim me gjendjen që e ka diktuar atë.
2. Këto kufizime nuk mund të cenojnë thelbin e lirive dhe të të drejtave dhe në asnjë rast nuk mund të tejkalojnë kufizimet e parashikuara në Konventën Europiane për të Drejtat e Njeriut. (Neni 17)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishHuman and citizens’ rights and freedoms affirmed by this Constitution are not exhaustive.
Constitutional rights and freedoms are guaranteed and shall not be abolished.
The content and scope of existing rights and freedoms shall not be diminished by an adoption of new laws or by introducing amendments to the effective laws. (Art. 22) - UkrainianПрава і свободи людини і громадянина, закріплені цією Конституцією, не є вичерпними.
Конституційні права і свободи гарантуються і не можуть бути скасовані.
При прийнятті нових законів або внесенні змін до чинних законів не допускається звуження змісту та обсягу існуючих прав і свобод. (Стаття 22)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe following are essential purposes and functions of the State, in addition to those established in the Constitution and the law:
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4. To guarantee the fulfillment of the principles, values, rights and duties recognized and consecrated in this Constitution.
… (Art. 9) - SpanishSon fines y funciones esenciales del Estado, además de los que establece la Constitución y la ley:
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4. Garantizar el cumplimiento de los principios, valores, derechos y deberes reconocidos y consagrados en esta Constitución.
… (Art. 9)
Obligations of the State
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(2) The State shall ensure the right of every individual to be aware of his/her rights and duties. For this purpose the State shall publish and make accessible all the laws and other normative acts. (Art. 23) - Moldovian
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(2) Statul asigură dreptul fiecărui om de a-şi cunoaşte drepturile şi îndatoririle. În acest scop statul publică şi face accesibile toate legile şi alte acte normative. (Art. 23)
Obligations of the State
- English
The Gabonese Republic recognizes and guarantees the inviolable and imprescriptible rights of Man, which obligatorily constrain the public powers:
… (Art. 1) - French
La République Gabonaise reconnaît et garantit les droits inviolables et imprescriptibles de l’Homme, qui lient obligatoirement les pouvoirs publics:
… (Art. 1)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.
(2) The state must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights.
… (Sec. 7)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) This Charter applies
(a) to the Parliament and government of Canada in respect of all matters within the authority of Parliament including all matters relating to the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories; and
(b) to the legislature and government of each province in respect of all matters within the authority of the legislature of each province.
… (Constitution Act 1982, Sec. 32) - French(1) La présente charte s’applique:
a) au Parlement et au gouvernement du Canada, pour tous les domaines relevant du Parlement, y compris ceux qui concernent le territoire du Yukon et les territoires du Nord-Ouest;
b) à la législature et au gouvernement de chaque province, pour tous les domaines relevant de cette législature.
... (Loi constitutionnelle de 1982, Sec. 32)