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Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishNothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of Articles 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24 to the extent that it is shown that the law in question authorises the taking, during any period when the Republic is at war or when a declaration under Article 30 is in force, of measures for the purpose of dealing with any situation existing or arising during that period; and nothing done by any person under the authority of any such law shall be held to be in contravention of any of the said provisions if it is shown that the measures taken were, having due regard to the circumstances prevailing at the time, reasonably required for the purpose of dealing with the situation in question. (Art. 25)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English(1) The Republic of Vanuatu recognises, that, subject to any restrictions imposed by law on non-citizens, all persons are entitled to the following fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual without discrimination on the grounds of race, place of origin, religious or traditional beliefs, political opinions, language or sex but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and to the legitimate public interest in defence, safety, public order, welfare and health –
… (Art. 5) - French1) Sous réserve des restrictions que la Loi peut imposer aux non-citoyens et aux détenteurs de la double nationalité qui ne sont pas indigènes ou citoyens naturalisés et dans le respect des droits et libertés d'autrui et de l'intérêt public légitime en matière de défense, de sécurité, d'ordre public, de prospérité et de santé, la République de Vanuatu reconnaît que toute personne, sans distinction de race, lieu d'origine, croyances religieuses ou traditionnelles, opinions politiques, langue ou sexe jouit des droits fondamentaux et les libertés individuelles suivants:
... (Art. 5)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe rights and freedoms of an individual shall be inviolable and inalienable.
No one has the right to restrict the rights and freedoms of individuals, except in accordance with the Constitution and laws. … (Art. 26) - RussianПрава и свободы человека неприкосновенны и неотчуждаемы.
Никто не вправе ограничить права и свободы человека иначе как в соответствии с Конституцией и законами. … (Статья 26) - TurkmenAdamyň hukuklary we azatlyklary eldegrilmesizdir hem-de aýrybaşgalanmasyzdyr.
Konstitusiýa we kanunlara laýyk gelmeýän bolsa, adamyň hukuklaryny we azatlyklaryny çäklendirmäge hiç kimiň haky ýokdur. … (26-nji madda)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English...
(9) During any period of public emergency, the following provisions shall have effect-
(a) the Governor-General may make such regulations as are necessary or expedient for securing public safety, the defence of Belize, the maintenance of public order and the suppression of mutiny, rebellion and riot, and for maintaining supplies and services essential to the life of the community;
(b) any such regulations may empower such authorities or persons as may be specified in the regulations to make orders and rules for any of the purposes for which such regulations are authorised by this subsection to be made and may contain such incidental and supplementary provisions as are necessary or expedient for the purposes of the regulations;
(c) any such regulations or any order or rule made in pursuance of such regulations may amend or suspend the operation of any law and shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any law;
(d) in this subsection, "law" does not include this Constitution or any provision thereof or any law that alters this Constitution or any provision thereof.
(10) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law (including any regulations made under subsection (9) of this section) shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of section 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17 of this Constitution to the extent that the law in question makes in relation to any period of public emergency provision, or authorises the doing during any such period of anything, that is reasonably justifiable in the circumstances of any situation arising or existing during the period for the purpose of dealing with that situation. (Sec. 18)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English(1) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of section 5 3 or 15 4 of this Constitution to the extent that the law authorizes the taking during any period when Botswana is at war or any period when a declaration under section 17 5 of this Constitution is in force, of measures that are reasonably justifiable for the purpose of dealing with the situation that exists during that period.
… (Sec. 16)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English
Restrictions on the rights and freedoms of individuals shall be permitted only in cases provided for by law, in the interests of national security, public order, protection of morals, public health or the rights and freedoms of others.
No one may enjoy advantages and privileges contrary to the law. (Art. 23) - Belarusian
Абмежаванне правоў і свабод асобы дапускаецца толькі ў выпадках, прадугледжаных законам, у інтарэсах нацыянальнай бяспекі, грамадскага парадку, абароны маралі, здароўя насельніцтва, правоў і свабод іншых асоб.
Ніхто не можа карыстацца перавагамі і прывілеямі, якія супярэчаць закону. (Артыкул 23) - Russian
Ограничение прав и свобод личности допускается только в случаях, предусмотренных законом, в интересах национальной безопасности, общественного порядка, защиты нравственности, здоровья населения, прав и свобод других лиц.
Никто не может пользоваться преимуществами и привилегиями, противоречащими закону. (Статья 23)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe exercise of the rights and guarantees which the Constitution assures to all persons can only be affected during the following situations of exception: external or internal war, internal commotion, [and] public emergency and [public] calamity, when the normal course of the institutions of the State are gravely affected. (Art. 39)
- SpanishEl ejercicio de los derechos y garantías que la Constitución asegura a todas las personas sólo puede ser afectado bajo las siguientes situaciones de excepción: guerra externa o interna, conmoción interior, emergencia y calamidad pública, cuando afecten gravemente el normal desenvolvimiento de las instituciones del Estado. (Art. 39)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishInalienable rights and freedoms of citizens may not be suspended or reduced.
No law regulating the exercise of rights and freedoms may restrict such rights and freedoms in a manner prejudicing the substance and the essence thereof. (Art. 92) - Arabicالحقوق غير قابلة للتّصرف وحرّيات المواطن لا تقبل تعطيلاً ولا انتقاصًا.
ولا يجوز لأى قانون ينظّم ممارسة الحقوق والحرّيات أن يقيّدها بما يمسّ أصلها وجوهرها. (المادّة 92)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishIn a state of emergency or a state of war, the rights and freedoms of individuals may be circumscribed and duties may be imposed upon individuals in the interests of national security and public order under conditions and pursuant to a procedure provided by law. The rights and freedoms enshrined in § 8, §§ 11-18, paragraph 3 of § 20, § 22, § 23, paragraphs 2 and 4 of § 24, § 25, § 27, § 28, paragraph 2 of § 36, § 40, § 41, § 49 and paragraph 1 of § 51 of the Constitution may not be circumscribed. (Sec. 130)
- EstonianErakorralise või sõjaseisukorra ajal võib riigi julgeoleku ja avaliku korra huvides seadusega ettenähtud juhtudel ja korras piirata isikute õigusi ja vabadusi ning panna neile kohustusi. Piirata ei tohi õigusi ja vabadusi, mis on sätestatud põhiseaduse §-des 8, 11-18, 20 lõige 3, 22, 23, 24 lõiked 2 ja 4, 25, 27, 28, 36 lõige 2, 40, 41, 49 ja 51 lõige 1. (§ 130)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe National Congress legislates and supervises in representation of the people. Consequently, it corresponds to it:
1. General powers in legislative matters:
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e. To authorize the President of the Republic to declare the states of exception that this Constitution describes;
f. In the case that the national sovereignty finds itself exposed to a grave and imminent danger, the Congress may declare that a state of national defense exists, suspending the exercise of individual rights with the exception of the rights established in article 263.
… (Art. 93) - SpanishEl Congreso Nacional legisla y fiscaliza en representación del pueblo, le corresponden en consecuencia:
1) Atribuciones generales en materia legislativa:
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e) Autorizar al Presidente de la República a declarar los estados de excepción a que se refiere esta Constitución;
f) En caso de que la soberanía nacional se encuentre expuesta a un peligro grave e inminente, el Congreso podrá declarar que existe un estado de defensa nacional, suspendiendo el ejercicio de los derechoindividuales, con excepción de los derechos establecidos en el artículo 263.
… (Art. 93)