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Limitations and/or Derogations
- English
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(4) Any legislation enacted in consequence of a declaration of a state of emergency may derogate from the Bill of Rights only to the extent that—
(a) the derogation is strictly required by the emergency; and
(b) the legislation—
(i) is consistent with the Republic’s obligations under international law applicable to states of emergency;
(ii) conforms to subsection (5); and
(iii) is published in the national Government Gazette as soon as reasonably possible after being enacted.
(5) No Act of Parliament that authorises a declaration of a state of emergency, and no legislation enacted or other action taken in consequence of a declaration, may permit or authorise—
(a) indemnifying the state, or any person, in respect of any unlawful act;
(b) any derogation from this section; or
(c) any derogation from a section mentioned in column 1 of the Table of Non-Derogable Rights,5 to the extent indicated opposite that section in column 3 of the Table.6
… (Sec. 37)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English
Any persons shall exercise his/her constitutional rights and freedoms in good faith, without any infringement of the rights and liberties of the others. (Art. 55)
- Moldovian
Orice persoană îşi exercită drepturile şi libertăţile constituţionale cu bună-credinţă, fără să încalce drepturile şi libertăţile altora. (Art. 55)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English1. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution relating to a state of emergency, the fundamental rights and liberties guaranteed by this Part shall not be subjected to any other limitations or restrictions than those in this Part provided.
2. The provisions of this Part relating to such limitations or restrictions shall be interpreted strictly and shall not be applied for any purpose other than those for which they have been prescribed. (Art. 33) - Greek1. Τηρουμένων των διατάξεως του Συντάγματος των σχετικών προς την κατάστασιν εκτάκτου ανάγκης, τα υπό του παρόντος μέρους ηγγυημένα θεμελιώδη δικαιώματα και ελευθερίαι δεν υπόκεινται εις οιονδήποτε έτερον όρον, δέσμευσιν ή περιορισμόν πλην των εν τω παρόντι μέρει οριζομένων.
2. Αι διατάξεις του παρόντος μέρους αι αναφερόμεναι εις τοιούτους όρους, δεσμεύσεις ή περιορισμούς δέον να ερμηνεύωνται στενώς και να μη εφαρμόζωνται δι’ οιονδήποτε σκοπόν διάφορον εκείνου δι’ ον εθεσπίσθησαν. (Αρθρον 33) - Turkish1. Bu Kısımla sağlanan ana hak ve hürriyetler, Anayasanın olağanüstü hâl hakkındaki hükümleri dışında, bu Kısımda konulanların haricinde hiçbir kısıtlama veya sınırlamaya tabi tutulamaz.
2. Bu Kısmın kısıtlama veya sınırlamalara dair hükümleri dar bir çerçevede yorumlanır ve konma amaçlarının dışında herhangi bir maksatla uygulanamaz. (Madde 33)
Limitations and/or Derogations
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2. Notwithstanding subsection (1), Parliament shall not have the power to delegate any legislative powers which would substantially and significantly affect the fundamental rights and freedoms recognized by this Constitution. (Sec. 58)
Limitations and/or Derogations
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2. … The Constitution shall not deny other universally recognised human rights and freedoms that are not explicitly referred to herein, but that inherently derive from the principles of the Constitution.
… (Art. 4) - Georgian
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2. … კონსტიტუცია არ უარყოფს ადამიანის საყოველთაოდ აღიარებულ უფლებებსა და თავისუფლებებს, რომლებიც აქ არ არის მოხსენიებული, მაგრამ თავისთავად გამომდინარეობს კონსტიტუციის პრინციპებიდან.
… (მუხლი 4)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishWhereas every person in Antigua and Barbuda is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, regardless of race, place of origin, political opinions or affiliations, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
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the provisions of this Chapter5 shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to the aforesaid rights and freedoms, subject to such limitations of that protection as are contained in those provisions, being limitations designed to ensure that the enjoyment of the said rights and freedoms by any individual does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others or the public interest. (Sec. 3)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English… No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of these rights other than such as are prescribed by law and are necessary for the protection of public order and general welfare.
… (Art. 6) - Italian… La legge potrà limitare l'esercizio di tali diritti solo in casi eccezionali per gravi motivi di ordine e di interesse pubblico.
… (Art. 6)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThis Basic Law cannot be varied, suspended or made subject to conditions by emergency regulations; notwithstanding, when a state of emergency exists, by virtue of a declaration under section 9 of the Law and Administration Ordinance, 5708-1948, emergency regulations may be enacted by virtue of said section to deny or restrict rights under this Basic Law, provided the denial or restriction shall be for a proper purpose and for a period and extent no greater than is required. (Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty (1992), Sec. 12)
- Hebrewאין בכוחן של תקנות שעת חירום לשנות חוק-יסוד זה, להפקיע זמנית את תקפו או לקבוע בו תנאים; ואולם בשעה שקיים במדינה מצב של חירום בתוקף הכרזה לפי סעיף 9 לפקודת סדרי השלטון והמשפט, התש"ח-1948, מותר להתקין תקנות שעת חירום מכוח הסעיף האמור שיהא בהן כדי לשלול או להגביל זכויות לפי חוק-יסוד זה, ובלבד שהשלילה או ההגבלה יהיו לתכלית ראויה ולתקופה ובמידה שלא יעלו על הנדרש. (חוק יסוד: כבוד האדם וחירותו (1992), סעיף 12)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishI. Neither the Pluri-National Legislative Assembly, nor any other body or institution, nor association or popular group of any kind, shall grant to a body or person any extraordinary authorities different than those established in this Constitution.
II. Public Power may not be accumulated, nor may any body or person be granted supremacy over the rights and guarantees recognized in this Constitution.
III. The reform of the Constitution may not be initiated while there is a state of emergency in force. (Art. 140) - SpanishI. Ni la Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional, ni ningún otro órgano o institución, ni asociación o reunión popular de ninguna clase, podrán conceder a órgano o persona alguna facultades extraordinarias diferentes a las establecidas en esta Constitución.
II. No podrá acumularse el Poder Público, ni otorgarse supremacía por la que los derechos y garantías reconocidos en esta Constitución queden a merced de órgano o persona alguna.
III. La reforma de la Constitución no podrá iniciarse mientras esté vigente un estado de excepción. (Art. 140)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishEvery person has the right to free development of his or her personality if the rights and freedoms of other persons are not violated thereby, and has duties before the society in which the free and comprehensive development of his or her personality is ensured. (Art. 23)
- UkrainianКожна людина має право на вільний розвиток своєї особистості, якщо при цьому не порушуються права і свободи інших людей, та має обов'язки перед суспільством, в якому забезпечується вільний і всебічний розвиток її особистості. (Стаття 23)