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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
- EnglishEvery person has the right to free access to justice and the effective, impartial and expeditious protection of their rights and interests, subject to the principles of immediate and swift enforcement; in no case shall there be lack of proper defense. Failure to abide by legal rulings shall be punishable by law. (Art. 75)
- SpanishToda persona tiene derecho al acceso gratuito a la justicia y a la tutela efectiva, imparcial y expedita de sus derechos e intereses, con sujeción a los principios de inmediación y celeridad; en ningún caso quedará en indefensión. El incumplimiento de las resoluciones judiciales será sancionado por la ley. (Art. 75)
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
- EnglishAny violation of the provisions on individual liberty are arbitrary acts. Injured parties may, without prior authorization, appeal to the competent courts, to bring suit against the authors and perpetrators of these arbitrary acts, regardless of their rank or the body to which they belong. (Art. 27)
- FrenchToutes violations des dispositions relatives à la liberté individuelle sont des actes arbitraires. Les personnes lésées peuvent, sans autorisation préalable, se référer aux tribunaux compétents pour poursuivre les auteurs et les exécuteurs de ces actes arbitraires quelles que soient leurs qualités et à quelque corps qu'ils appartiennent. (Art. 27)
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)
Judicial Protection
- EnglishAll persons that for an act or an omission, manifestly illegitimate, of an authority or of a particular [person], consider themselves gravely affected, or in imminent danger to become so in rights and guarantees consecrated in this Constitution or in the law, and that due to the urgency of the case may not be remedied through the ordinary way [via], may promote amparo before the competent magistrate.
The procedure will be brief, summary, gratuitous and of popular action for the cases specified by the law.
The magistrate will have the faculty to safeguard the right or guarantee, or to immediately restore[,] the infringed juridical situation.
… (Art. 134) - SpanishToda persona que por un acto u omisión, manifiestamente ilegítimo, de una autoridad o de un particular, se considere lesionada gravemente, o en peligro inminente de serlo en derechos o garantías consagradas en esta Constitución o en la ley, y que debido a la urgencia del caso no pudiera remediarse por la vía ordinaria, puede promover amparo ante el magistrado competente. El procedimiento será breve, sumario, gratuito, y de acción popular para los casos previstos en la ley.
El magistrado tendrá facultad para salvaguardar el derecho o garantía, o para restablecer inmediatamente la situación jurídica infringida.
... (Art. 134)
Judicial Protection
- English(1) The judiciary shall protect the rights and legitimate interests of all citizens, legal entities and the State.
… (Art. 117) - Bulgarian(1) Съдебната власт защитава правата и законните интереси на гражданите, юридическите лица и държавата.
… (Чл. 117)