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Judicial Protection
- English(1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (6), every person, as contemplated by the respective international treaties set out in the Fourth Schedule to which Guyana has acceded is entitled to the human rights enshrined in the said international treaties, and such rights shall be respected and upheld by the executive, legislature judiciary and all organs and agencies of Government and, where applicable to them, by all natural and legal persons and shall be enforceable in the manner hereinafter prescribed.
… (Art. 154A)
Judicial Protection
- English
1. Everyone has the right to recognition of his/her legal personality and the right to protect his/her rights and freedoms by all means not contradicting the law, including the necessary defense.
2. Everyone shall have the right to legal defense of his rights and freedoms.
… (Art. 13) - Kazak
1. Әркімнің құқық субъектісі ретінде танылуына құқығы бар және өзінің құқықтары мен бостандықтарын, қажетті қорғанысты қоса алғанда, заңға қайшы келмейтін барлық тәсілдермен қорғауға хақылы.
2. Әркiмнiң өз құқықтары мен бостандықтарының сот арқылы қорғалуына құқығы бар.
… (13-бап)
Judicial Protection
- English
(1) The High Court has original jurisdiction —
(a) to determine any application made under section 38 (application for enforcement of the Bill of Rights); and
(b) to determine any question referred to it under section 39 (questions as to the Bill of Rights arising in subordinate courts),
and may make any orders, issue any writs and give any directions that it thinks appropriate for enforcing or securing the enforcement of this Part.
(2) The High Court may refuse to exercise its powers under subsection (1) if it is satisfied that adequate means of redress for the alleged contravention are or have been reasonably available to the person concerned under any other law. (Sec. 40)
Judicial Protection
- English1. Anyone who considers that any of the rights guaranteed to him by the Constitution has been, is being or is likely to be infringed may, independently of any other possible legal remedy, apply to the Supreme Court to enforce that right.
2. The Supreme Court may make such orders, issue such writs and give such directions, including the payment of compensation, as it considers appropriate to enforce the right. (Art. 6) - French1) Quiconque estime que l'un des droits que lui garantit la Constitution a été, ou risque d'être enfreint, peut, indépendamment de tout autre recours légal possible, saisir la Cour Suprême pour qu'elle fasse respecter ce droit.
2) La Cour Suprême peut rendre toutes les ordonnances, délivrer toutes les assignations et prendre toutes les dispositions qu'elle estime appropriées pour assurer le respect de ce droit, y compris le paiement de dommages et intérêts. (Art. 6)
Judicial Protection
- English
The internal jurisdiction exhausted, whoever considers themselves injured concerning the rights that the Constitution recognizes may recur to the international tribunals or organs [organismos] constituted according to treaties or agreements of which Peru is a part. (Art. 205)
- Spanish
Agotada la jurisdicción interna, quien se considere lesionado en los derechos que la Constitución reconoce puede recurrir a los tribunales u organismos internacionales constituidos según tratados o convenios de los que el Perú es parte. (Art. 205)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishAny violation of any personal freedom, of the sanctity of the private life of human beings, or of any of the rights or liberties that have been guaranteed by law or by this Basic Law shall be considered a crime. Criminal and civil cases resulting from such violations may not be subject to any statute of limitations. The National Authority shall guarantee a fair remedy to those who suffer from such damage. (Art. 32)
- Arabicكل اعتداء على أيّ من الحريات الشّخصية أو حرمة الحياة الخاصّة للإنسان و غيرها من الحقوق و الحريات العامة التي يكفلها القانون الأساسي أو القانون جريمة لا تسقط الدّعوى الجنائية و لا المدنية الناشئة عنها بالتقادم، و تضمن السلطة الوطنية تعويضا عادلا لمن وقع عليه الضّرر. (المادّة 32)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishThe fundamental rights must be respected within the whole [ensemble] of the juridical, administrative and institutional order. … (Art. 48)
- KirundiAmateka ngenderwako ategerezwa kwubahirizwa mu bisata vyose vy’ubutungane, vy’intwaro hamwe n’inzego zose z’igihugu. … (Ingingo ya 48)
- FrenchLes droits fondamentaux doivent être respectés dans l’ensemble de l’ordre juridique, administratif et institutionnel. … (Art. 48)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishThe State is obliged to investigate and legally punish offenses against human rights committed by its authorities.
Actions to punish the offense of violating humanity rights, serious violations of human rights and war crimes shall not be subject to statute of limitation. Human rights violations and the offense of violating humanity rights shall be investigated and adjudicated by the courts of ordinary competence. These offenses are excluded from any benefit that might render the offenders immune from punishment, including pardons and amnesty. (Art. 29) - SpanishEl Estado estará obligado a investigar y sancionar legalmente los delitos contra los derechos humanos cometidos por sus autoridades.
Las acciones para sancionar los delitos de lesa humanidad, violaciones graves a los derechos humanos y los crímenes de guerra son imprescriptibles. Las violaciones de derechos humanos y los delitos de lesa humanidad serán investigados y juzgados por los tribunales ordinarios.
Dichos delitos quedan excluidos de los beneficios que puedan conllevar su impunidad, incluidos el indulto y la amnistía. (Art. 29)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishThe judicial power in Turkmenistan shall belong solely to the courts.
The judicial power shall be aimed to guard the citizens’ rights and freedoms, state and public interests protected under the laws. (Art. 96) - RussianСудебная власть в Туркменистане принадлежит только судам.
Судебная власть предназначена для защиты прав и свобод граждан, охраняемых законом государственных и общественных интересов. (Статья 96) - TurkmenTürkmenistanda kazyýet häkimiýeti diňe kazyýetlere degişlidir.
Kazyýet häkimiýeti raýatlaryň hukuklaryny we azatlyklaryny, kanun arkaly goralýan döwlet hem jemgyýetçilik bähbitlerini goramaga niýetlenendir. (96-njy madda)
Judicial Protection
- English…
2. The Constitutional Tribunal is competent:
...
b) To take cognizance of the recourses of constitutional amparo against the provisions and acts which violate the rights and freedoms recognized in the Fundamental Law.
… (Art. 101) - Spanish…
2. Compete al Tribunal Constitucional:
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b) Conocer de los recursos de amparo constitucional contra las disposiciones y actos que violen los derechos y libertades reconocidos en la Ley Fundamental.
… (Art. 101) - French…
2. Il appartient au Tribunal constitutionnel:
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b) De connaître des pourvois fondés sur les droits constitutionnels formés contre les actes et dispositions portant atteinte aux droits et libertés reconnus par la Loi fondamentale.
… (Art. 101)