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Judicial Protection
- English(1) The fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined and in this Chapter7 shall be respected and upheld by all organs of the Executive and its agencies, the Legislature and, where applicable to them, by all natural and legal persons in The Gambia, and shall be enforceable by the Courts in accordance with this Constitution.
… (Sec. 17)
Judicial Protection
- English(1) If any person alleges that any of the provisions of sections 3 to 17 (inclusive) has been, is being or is likely to be contravened in relation to him or her (or, in the case of a person who is detained, if any other person alleges such a contravention in relation to the detained person), then, without prejudice to any other action with respect to the same matter that is lawfully available, that person (or that other person) may apply to the High Court for redress.
(2) The High Court shall have original jurisdiction
(a) to hear and determine any application made by any person in pursuance of subsection (1); and
(b) to determine any question arising in the case of any person that is referred to it in pursuance of subsection (3) and may make such declarations and orders, issue such writs and give such directions as it may consider appropriate for the purpose of enforcing or securing the enforcement of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 17 (inclusive): Provided that the High Court may decline to exercise its powers under this subsection if it is satisfied that adequate means of redress for the contravention alleged are or have been available to the person concerned under any other law.
(3) If in any proceedings in any court (other than the Court of Appeal or the High Court or a court martial) any question arises as to the contravention of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 17 (inclusive); the person presiding in that court may and, if any party to the proceedings so requests, shall refer the question to the High Court unless, in his or her opinion, the raising of the question is merely frivolous or vexatious.
(4) Where any question is referred to the High Court in pursuance of subsection (3), the High Court shall give its decision upon the question and the court in which the question arose shall dispose of the case in accordance with that decision or, if that decision is the subject of an appeal to the Court of Appeal or to Her Majesty in Council, in accordance with the decision of the Court of Appeal or, as the case may be, of Her Majesty in Council.
(5) The High Court shall have such powers in addition to those conferred by this section as may be conferred upon it by the legislature for the purpose of enabling it more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon it by this section.
(6) The Chief Justice may make rules with respect to the practice and procedure of the High Court in relation to the jurisdiction and powers conferred on it by or under this section (including rules with respect to the time within which applications may be brought and references shall be made to the High Court). (Sec. 18)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishEveryone whose rights and freedoms have been violated has the right of recourse to the courts. Everyone is entitled to petition the court that hears his or her case to declare unconstitutional any law, other legislative instrument or measure which is relevant in the case.
The courts observe the Constitution and declare unconstitutional any law, other legislative instrument or measure which violates any rights or freedoms provided in the Constitution or which otherwise contravenes the Constitution. (Sec. 15) - EstonianIgaühel on õigus pöörduda oma õiguste ja vabaduste rikkumise korral kohtusse. Igaüks võib oma kohtuasja läbivaatamisel nõuda mis tahes asjassepuutuva seaduse, muu õigusakti või toimingu põhiseadusevastaseks tunnistamist.
Kohus järgib põhiseadust ja tunnistab põhiseadusevastaseks mis tahes seaduse, muu õigusakti või toimingu, mis rikub põhiseaduses sätestatud õigusi ja vabadusi või on muul viisil põhiseadusega vastuolus. (§ 15)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishWhere any person or any association alleges that any of the rights granted under this Constitution or any legislation or directives are constitutionally contravened, that person or association may invoke the privilege and benefit of court direction, order or writ, including a judgment of unconstitutionality; and anyone injured by an act of the Government or any person acting under its authority, whether in property, contract, tort or otherwise, shall have the right to bring suit for appropriate redress. All such suits brought against the Government shall originate in a Claims Court; appeals from judgment of the Claims Court shall lie directly to the Supreme Court. (Art. 26)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishThe State has the obligation to make full reparations to the victims of human rights violations for which it may be held responsible, and to the legal successors to such victims, including payment of damages.
The State shall adopt the necessary legislative measures and measures of other nature to implement the reparations and damage compensation provided for under this article.
The State shall protect the victims of ordinary crimes and endeavor to make the guilty parties provide reparations for the inflicted damages. (Art. 30) - SpanishEl Estado tendrá la obligación de indemnizar integralmente a las víctimas de violaciones a los derechos humanos que le sean imputables, y a sus derechohabientes, incluido el pago de daños y perjuicios.
El Estado adoptará las medidas legislativas y de otra naturaleza, para hacer efectivas las indemnizaciones establecidas en este artículo.
El Estado protegerá a las víctimas de delitos comunes y procurará que los culpables reparen los daños causados. (Art. 30)
Judicial Protection
- English
(1) Constitutional provisions on human rights and freedoms shall be interpreted and are enforced in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with the conventions and other treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a party.
… (Art. 4) - Moldovian
(1) Dispoziţiile constituţionale privind drepturile şi libertăţile omului se interpretează şi se aplică în concordanţă cu Declaraţia Universală a Drepturilor Omului, cu pactele şi cu celelalte tratate la care Republica Moldova este parte.
… (Art. 4)
Judicial Protection
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(2) (a) In any judicial proceedings or in other proceedings before any organ of the State, and during the enforcement of a penalty, respect for human dignity shall be guaranteed.
… (Art. 8)
Judicial Protection
- English
Everyone shall be entitled to jurisdictional protection of subjective rights and legitimate interests before the competent ordinary and administrative courts and before the Panel responsible for guaranteeing the constitutionality of any rule.
… (Art. 15) - Italian
E' garantita la tutela giurisdizionale dei diritti soggettivi e degli interessi legittimi davanti agli organi della giurisdizione ordinaria, amministrativa e d'innanzi al Collegio Garante della costituzionalità delle norme.
… (Art. 15)
Judicial Protection
- English
(1) The law shall provide for adequate procedures for redress of violations of human rights.
(2) Redress of violations of human rights must be available in courts that the people can readily access.
(3) A person or organization may go to court to protect the rights of others who are unable to do so for themselves. (Art. 39) - Somali
(1) Sharcigu waa in uu qeexaa habraac habboon oo lagu saxayo xadgudubyada xaquuqda Aadanaha.
(2) Sixidda xadgudubyadaas waa in lagu helaa maxkamad ay dadku si fudud dacwad uga furan karaan.
(3) Qof ama urur kastaa wuu tegi karaa maxkamad, si uu u difaaco xuquuqda dadka kale ee aan awoodin in ay iskood isu difaacaan. (Qodobka 39aad.)
Judicial Protection
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4. This Bill of Rights shall be upheld by the Supreme Court and other competent courts and monitored by the Human Rights Commission. (Art. 9)