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Obligations of the State
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- English
(1) It is unlawful for a public authority to act in a way which is incompatible with a Convention right.
… (Human Rights Act 1998, Sec. 6)
Obligations of the State
Mauritius
- EnglishIt is hereby recognised and declared that in Mauritius there have existed and shall continue to exist without discrimination by reason of race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, each and all of the following human rights and fundamental freedoms
… (Sec. 3)
Obligations of the State
Angola
- English1. The constitutional principles regarding fundamental rights, freedoms and guarantees are directly applicable to, and binding upon, all public and private entities.
2. The state must adopt legislative initiatives and other appropriate measures to ensure the gradual and effective realisation of economic, social and cultural rights, in accordance with the available resources. (Art. 28) - Portuguese1. Os preceitos constitucionais respeitantes aos direitos, liberdades e garantias fundamentais são directamente aplicáveis e vinculam todas as entidades públicas e privadas.
2. O Estado deve adoptar as iniciativas legislativas e outras medidas adequadas à concretização progressiva e efectiva, de acordo com os recursos disponíveis, dos direitos económicos, sociais e culturais. (Art. 28)
Obligations of the State
Tanzania, United Republic of
- EnglishWHEREAS WE, the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, have firmly and solemnly resolved to build in our country a society founded on the principles of freedom, justice, fraternity and concord:AND WHEREAS those principles can only be realised in a democratic society ... thereby ensuring that all human rights are preserved and protected and that the duties of every person are faithfully discharged:… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
Ethiopia
- English1. Human rights and freedoms, emanating from the nature of mankind, are inviolable and inalienable.
2. Human and democratic rights of citizens and peoples shall be respected. (Art. 10) - Amharic1. ሰብዓዊ መብቶችና ነጻነቶች ከሰው ልጅ ተፈጥሮ የሚመነጩ፣ የማይጣሱና የማይገፈፉ ናቸው፡፡
2. የዜጐች እና የሕዝቦች ሰብዓዊና ዴሞክራሲያዊ መብቶች ይከበራሉ፡፡ (አንቀጽ 10)
Obligations of the State
Cuba
- EnglishHuman dignity is the supreme value that underpins the recognition and exercise of the rights and duties enshrined in the Constitution, treaties, and laws. (Art. 40)
- SpanishLa dignidad humana es el valor supremo que sustenta el reconocimiento y ejercicio de los derechos y deberes consagrados en la Constitución, los tratados y las leyes. (Art. 40)
Obligations of the State
Nepal
- EnglishThe State shall, as required, make legal provisions for the implementation of the rights conferred by this Part, within three years of the commencement of this Constitution. (Art. 47)
- Nepaliयस भागद्वारा प्रदत्त हकहरूको कार्यान्वयनकालागि आवश्यकता अनुसार राज्यले यो संविधान प्रारम्भ भएको तीन वर्षभित्र कानूनी व्यवस्था गर्नेछ । (धारा ४७)
Obligations of the State
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Saint Christopher and Nevis
…
(b) assert that they are entitled to the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms;
… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
Montenegro
- EnglishRights and liberties shall be exercised on the basis of the Constitution and the confirmed international agreements.
… (Art. 17) - MontenegrinPrava i slobode ostvaruju se na osnovu Ustava i potvrđenih međunarodnih sporazuma.
… (Član 17)
Obligations of the State
Kiribati
- English1. Subject to the provisions of subsection (5) of this section, if any person alleges that any of the provisions of sections 3 to 16 (inclusive) of this Constitution has been, is being or is likely to be contravened in relation to him (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 which 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 the preceding subsection;
b. to determine any question arising in the case of any person which is referred to it in pursuance of the next following subsection, and may make such 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 16 (inclusive) of this Constitution:
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 other provisions of this Constitution or under any other law.
3. If in any proceedings in any subordinate court any question arises as to the contravention of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 16 (inclusive) of this Constitution, the person presiding in that court may, and shall if any party to the proceedings so requests, refer the question to the High Court unless, in his opinion, the raising of the question is merely frivolous or vexatious.
4. The Maneaba ni Maungatabu may by law confer upon the High Court powers additional to those conferred by this section for the purpose of enabling that court more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon it by this section.
… (Sec. 17)