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Obligations of the State
- English
(1) Each provision of this Part2 applies, as far as may be
(a) between individuals as well as between governmental bodies and individuals; and
(b) to and in relation to corporations and associations (other than governmental bodies) in the same way as it applies to and in relation to individuals, except where, or to the extent that, the context requires otherwise.
(2) Except in relation to any act that is done under a valid law which accords with traditional standards, values and practices, any act that is done under a valid law but that in the particular case
(a) is harsh or oppressive; or
(b) is not reasonable in the circumstances; or
(c) is otherwise not reasonably justifiable in a democratic society having a proper respect for human rights and dignity, is an unlawful act.
(3) The burden of showing that subsection (2) applies in respect of an act is on the party claiming that it does apply.
... (Sec. 12)
Obligations of the State
- English1. Whereas-
a. the state has an obligation to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms;
b. all persons in Jamaica are entitled to preserve for themselves and future generations the fundamental rights and freedoms to which they are entitled by virtue of their inherent dignity as persons and as citizens of a free and democratic society;
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the following provisions of this Chapter5 shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to the rights and freedoms of persons as set out in those provisions, to the extent that those rights and freedoms do not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others.
2. Subject to sections 18 and 49, and to subsections (9) and (12) of this section, and save only as may be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society-
a. this Chapter guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in subsections (3) and (6) of this section and in sections 14, 15, 16 and 17; and
b. Parliament shall pass no law and no organ of the State shall take any action which abrogates, abridges or infringes those rights.
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4. This Chapter applies to all law and binds the legislature, the executive and all public authorities.
… (Sec. 13)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe State recognizes the inviolability of the rights and freedoms consecrated in the Constitution and guarantees their protection. (Art. 13)
- Arabicتعترف الدولة بحرمة الحقوق والحريات المكرسة في الدستور وتضمن حمايتها.(المادة 13)
- FrenchL'État reconnaît l'inviolabilité des droits et des libertés consacrés dans la Constitution et garantit leur protection. (Art. 13)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) Everyone is guaranteed the enjoyment of her fundamental rights and basic freedoms without regard to gender, race, colour of skin, language, faith and religion, political or other conviction, national or social origin, membership in a national or ethnic minority, property, birth, or other status.
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(3) Nobody may be caused detriment to her rights merely for asserting her fundamental rights and basic freedoms. (Charter, Art. 3) - Czech(1) Základní práva a svobody se zaručují všem bez rozdílu pohlaví, rasy, barvy pleti, jazyka, víry a náboženství, politického či jiného smýšlení, národního nebo sociálního původu, příslušnosti k národnostní nebo etnické menšině, majetku, rodu nebo jiného postavení.
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(3) Nikomu nesmí být způsobena újma na právech pro uplatňování jeho základních práv a svobod. (Listina, Čl. 3)
Obligations of the State
- English… Affirming the role of women and their active participation in carrying out the revolution; …
Enshrining the principle of political pluralism and the establishment of a state of law that recognizes diversity, takes citizenship as a basis for rights and duties, and that elevates the values of justice, equality and human rights; ... (Preamble) - Arabic... واقراراً بدور المرأة ومشاركتها الفاعلة في إنجاز الثوره...
وإرساء لمبدأ التعددية السياسية وتأسيس دولة القانون التي تعترف بالتنوع وترتكز علي المواطنة أساسا للحقوق والواجبات، وتعلى قيم العدالة والمساواة وحقوق الإنسان... (ديباجه)
Obligations of the State
- English
Algeria ... subscribes to the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations. (Art. 33)
- Arabic
الجزائر … تتبنّى مبادئ ميثاق الأمم المتّحدة وأهدافه. (المــادة 33)
- French
L'Algérie ... souscrit aux principes et objectifs de la Charte des Nations Unies. (Art. 33)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Saint Lucia-
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(b) believe that all persons have been endowed equally by God with inalienable rights and dignity;
(c) recognise that the enjoyment of these rights depends upon certain fundamental freedoms namely, freedom of the person, of thought, of expression, of communication, of conscience and of association;
(d) maintain that these freedoms can only be safeguarded by the rule of law;
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(i) pledge their support for international peace and security, for friendly relations among nations and the promotion of universal respect for human rights and freedoms; and their co-operation in solving by peaceful means international problems of an economic, social or political character;
(j) desire that this Constitution shall reflect and make provision for ensuring and protecting these rights, freedoms and values.
… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
- English…
The Djiboutian People solemnly proclaim their attachment to the principles of Democracy and of the Rights of Man as they are defined by the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man and by the African Charter of the Rights of Man and of Peoples, of which the provisions form an integral part of this Constitution.
They affirm their determination to establish a State of Law and of Pluralist Democracy guaranteeing the full enjoyment of the individual and collective rights and freedoms as well as the harmonious development of the national community.
… (Preamble) - Arabic...
يعلن شعب جيبوتي رسمياً عن تمسكه بمبادئ الديمقراطية وحقوق الإنسان كما عرّفها الإعلان العالمي لحقوق الإنسان والميثاق الأفريقي لحقوق الإنسان والشعوب الذي تشكل أحكامه جزءاً لا يتجزأ من هذا الدستور.
يؤكد الشعب عزمه على إرساء دولة القانون والديمقراطية التعددية ضامناً التمتع الكامل بالحقوق والحريات الفردية والجماعية إلى جانب التنمية المتسقة للمجتمع الوطني.
... (الديباجة) - French…
Le Peuple Djiboutien proclame solennellement son attachement aux principes de la Démocratie et des Droits de l’Homme tels qu’ils sont définis par la Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l’Homme et par la Charte Africaine des Droits de l’Homme et des Peuples, dont les dispositions font partie intégrante de la présente Constitution.
Il affirme sa détermination à établir un État de Droit et de Démocratie pluraliste garantissant le plein épanouissement des libertés et droits individuels et collectifs ainsi que le développement harmonieux de la communauté nationale.
… (Préambule)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishNotwithstanding Article 314, provisions of Land constitutions shall also remain in force insofar as they guarantee basic rights in conformity with Articles 1 to 18 of this Basic Law. (Art. 142)
- GermanUngeachtet der Vorschrift des Artikels 31 bleiben Bestimmungen der Landesverfassungen auch insoweit in Kraft, als sie in Übereinstimmung mit den Artikeln 1 bis 18 dieses Grundgesetzes Grundrechte gewährleisten. (Art. 142)
Obligations of the State
- English
No restriction may be provided to the rights and freedoms guaranteed by this Constitution except by virtue of a law and to meet the demands of a democratic regime and with a view to safeguarding the rights of others or to meet the imperatives of the public safety, of the national defense or of the public health.
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No revision may infringe that acquired in the matter of human rights and of freedoms guaranteed by this Constitution.
... (Art. 55) - Arabic
لا توضع قيود على الحقوق والحرّيات المضمونة بهذا الدّستور إلاّ بمقتضى قانون ولضرورة يقتضيها نظام ديمقراطيّ وبهدف حماية حقوق الغير أو لمقتضيات الأمن العامّ أو الدّفاع الوطنيّ أو الصّحة العموميّة.
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لا يجوز لأيّ تنقيح أن ينال من مكتسبات حقوق الإنسان وحرّياته المضمونة في هذا الدّستور.
... (الفصل 55) - French
Aucune restriction ne peut être apportée aux droits et libertés garantis par la présente Constitution qu'en vertu d'une loi et pour répondre aux exigences d’un régime démocratique et en vue de sauvegarder les droits d’autrui ou pour répondre aux impératifs de la sûreté publique, de la défense nationale ou de la santé publique.
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Aucune révision ne peut porter atteinte aux acquis en matière des droits de l'Homme et de libertés garantis par la présente Constitution.
... (Art. 55)