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Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThis Chapter shall not be interpreted so as to confer on any person or group the right to engage in any activity aimed at the suppression of a right or freedom contained in the Charter. (Art. 45)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishProposals for a referendum cannot be introduced concerning Articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 21 of this Constitution, regarding restrictions or the abolition of the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, provided for in Chapter III of the present Constitution, to a higher degree than is provided for by international agreements to which the Republic of Azerbaijan is a party. (Art. 155)
- AzerbaijaniBu Konstitusiyanın 1-ci, 2-ci, 6-cı, 7-ci, 8-ci və 21-ci maddələrində dəyişikliklər və ya onların ləğv edilməsi haqqında, 3-cü fəslində nəzərdə tutulmuş insan və vətəndaş hüquqları və azadlıqlarının ləğvi və ya Azərbaycan Respublikasının tərəfdar çıxdığı beynəlxalq müqavilələrdə nəzərdə tutulduğundan daha artıq dərəcədə məhdudlaşdırılması haqqında təkliflər referenduma çıxarıla bilməz. (Maddə 155)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English
1. During the state of war or state of emergency the rights and freedoms provided for in Articles: 15; 18; 19; 20; 21; 24; 25; 29; 30; 31; 32; 34; 39, paragraph 1; 41, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5; 42; 43; 48; 54; 55 may not be limited.
2. During the state of natural disaster the rights and freedoms provided for in Articles: 37; 38; 41, paragraph 4; 49; 51 may be limited.
3. The acts for declaring the state of war, state of emergency or state of natural disaster shall specify the rights and freedoms which are limited in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article. (Art. 175) - Albanian
1. Gjatë gjendjes së luftës ose gjendjes së jashtëzakonshme nuk mund të kufizohen të drejtat dhe liritë e parashikuara nga nenet: 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 39 paragrafi 1, 41 paragrafët 1, 2, 3 dhe 5, 42, 43, 48, 54, 55.
2. Gjatë gjendjes së fatkeqësisë natyrore mund të kufizohen të drejtat dhe liritë e parashikuara nga nenet: 37, 38, 41 paragrafi 4, 49, 51.
3. Aktet për shpalljen e gjendjes së luftës, gjendjes së jashtëzakonshme ose të gjendjes së fatkeqësisë natyrore duhet të cilësojnë të drejtat dhe liritë që kufizohen sipas paragrafëve 1 dhe 2 të këtij neni. (Neni 175)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- 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)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishSubject to Article 30 of this document, the rights and freedoms set forth in this document shall not be reduced. … (Art. 66)
- Arabicمع مراعاة لنص الماده 41 من هذا الوثيقة، لايجوز الإنتقاص من الحقوق والحريات المنصوص عليه في هذة الوثيقة.... (الماده 67)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe rights, freedoms and duties set out in this chapter do not preclude other rights, freedoms and duties which arise from the spirit of the Constitution or are in accordance therewith, and which are in conformity with the principles of human dignity, social justice and democratic government founded on the rule of law. (Sec. 10)
- EstonianKäesolevas peatükis loetletud õigused, vabadused ja kohustused ei välista muid õigusi, vabadusi ega kohustusi, mis tulenevad põhiseaduse mõttest või on sellega kooskõlas ja vastavad inimväärikuse ning sotsiaalse ja demokraatliku õigusriigi põhimõtetele. (§ 10)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English(1) The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms are inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations, and accordingly, every citizen shall:
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(d) respect the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of others and refrain from acting in a manner detrimental to the welfare of other persons;
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Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishWhereas every person in Antigua and Barbuda is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, regardless of race, place of origin, political opinions or affiliations, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
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the provisions of this Chapter5 shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to the aforesaid rights and freedoms, subject to such limitations of that protection as are contained in those provisions, being limitations designed to ensure that the enjoyment of the said rights and freedoms by any individual does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others or the public interest. (Sec. 3)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe rights of persons set out in Articles ninety-six, ninety-seven, ninety-eight, one hundred, one hundred and two, one hundred and three, one hundred and six, and one hundred and eight of the Constitution may be subject to restrictions in circumstances provided for by law in order to protect the rights of other people, the democratic structure of the State, and public safety, welfare and morals. On the basis of the conditions set forth in this Article, restrictions may also be imposed on the expression of religious beliefs. (Art. 116)
- LatvianPersonas tiesības, kas noteiktas Satversmes deviņdesmit sestajā, deviņdesmit septītajā, deviņdesmit astotajā, simtajā, simt otrajā, simt trešajā, simt sestajā un simt astotajā pantā, var ierobežot likumā paredzētajos gadījumos, lai aizsargātu citu cilvēku tiesības, demokrātisko valsts iekārtu, sabiedrības drošību, labklājību un tikumību. Uz šajā pantā minēto nosacījumu pamata var ierobežot arī reliģiskās pārliecības paušanu. (Art. 116)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishDespite any other provision in this Constitution, the following rights and fundamental freedoms shall not be limited—
(a) freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
(b) freedom from slavery or servitude;
(c) the right to a fair trial; and
(d) the right to an order of habeas corpus. (Art. 25) - SwahiliLicha ya sheria nyingineyo yoyote katika Katiba hii, uhuru wa msingi na haki zifuatazo hazitawekewa mipaka-
(a) uhuru dhidi ya kuteswa na ukatili, unyanyasaji au udhalilishaji au adhabu;
(b) uhuru dhidi ya utumwa au kutumikishwa;
(c) haki ya kushtakiwa kwa haki; na
(d) haki ya amri ya kumfikisha mfungwa kortini. (Kifungu cha 25)