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Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe guarantee in this Charter7 of certain rights and freedoms shall not be construed so as to abrogate or derogate from any aboriginal, treaty or other rights or freedoms that pertain to the aboriginal peoples of Canada including
(a) any rights or freedoms that have been recognized by the Royal Proclamation of October 7, 1763; and
(b) any rights or freedoms that now exist by way of land claims agreements or may be so acquired. (Constitution Act 1982, Sec. 25) - FrenchLe fait que la présente charte garantit certains droits et libertés ne porte pas atteinte aux droits ou libertés — ancestraux, issus de traités ou autres — des peuples autochtones du Canada, notamment:
a) aux droits ou libertés reconnus par la proclamation royale du 7 octobre 1763;
b) aux droits ou libertés existants issus d’accords sur des revendications territoriales ou ceux susceptibles d’être ainsi acquis. (Loi constitutionnelle de 1982, Sec. 25)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishFundamental rights and freedoms may be restricted only by law and in conformity with the reasons mentioned in the relevant articles of the Constitution without infringing upon their essence. These restrictions shall not be contrary to the letter and spirit of the Constitution and the requirements of the democratic order of the society and the secular republic and the principle of proportionality. (Art. 13)
- TurkishTemel hak ve hürriyetler, özlerine dokunulmaksızın yalnızca Anayasanın ilgili maddelerinde belirtilen sebeplere bağlı olarak ve ancak kanunla sınırlanabilir. Bu sınırlamalar, Anayasanın sözüne ve ruhuna, demokratik toplum düzeninin ve lâik Cumhuriyetin gereklerine ve ölçülülük ilkesine aykırı olamaz. (Madde 13)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe rights, liberties and guarantees may only be suspended in case of the declaration of a state of siege or a state of emergency, in the terms foreseen in the Constitution. (Art. 27)
- PortugueseOs direitos, liberdades e garantias só poderão ser suspensos em caso de declaração do estado de sítio ou de emergência, nos termos previstos na Constituição. (Art. 27)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishWhereas every person in Dominica is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the rights whatever his race, place of origins, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
…
the provisions of this Chapter5 shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to those 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 person does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others of the public interest. (Sec. 1)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English
1. During the state of war or state of emergency the rights and freedoms provided for in Articles: 15; 18; 19; 20; 21; 24; 25; 29; 30; 31; 32; 34; 39, paragraph 1; 41, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5; 42; 43; 48; 54; 55 may not be limited.
2. During the state of natural disaster the rights and freedoms provided for in Articles: 37; 38; 41, paragraph 4; 49; 51 may be limited.
3. The acts for declaring the state of war, state of emergency or state of natural disaster shall specify the rights and freedoms which are limited in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article. (Art. 175) - Albanian
1. Gjatë gjendjes së luftës ose gjendjes së jashtëzakonshme nuk mund të kufizohen të drejtat dhe liritë e parashikuara nga nenet: 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 39 paragrafi 1, 41 paragrafët 1, 2, 3 dhe 5, 42, 43, 48, 54, 55.
2. Gjatë gjendjes së fatkeqësisë natyrore mund të kufizohen të drejtat dhe liritë e parashikuara nga nenet: 37, 38, 41 paragrafi 4, 49, 51.
3. Aktet për shpalljen e gjendjes së luftës, gjendjes së jashtëzakonshme ose të gjendjes së fatkeqësisë natyrore duhet të cilësojnë të drejtat dhe liritë që kufizohen sipas paragrafëve 1 dhe 2 të këtij neni. (Neni 175)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English1. The President of the Republic, when the circumstances demand it, can declare by way of decree the state of alarm, the state of exception or that of siege, informing the Chamber of the Deputies and the Senate.
2. The proclamation of the state of alarm, of exception or of siege must expressly determine the effects of it and, the territorial scope to which its duration is extended.
3. The law regulates the states of alarm, of exception and of siege, as well as the corresponding competences and limitations.
4. While any of the states comprehended in this Article have been declared[,] the dissolution of the Chambers of Parliament may not proceed.
5. For the creation [actuaci6n] of armed bands or of terrorist elements, with the necessary judicial intervention and the adequate parliamentary control, the rights and guarantees recognized in this Fundamental Law can be suspended in individual or collective form for specific persons[,] in accordance with the Law. (Art. 44) - Spanish1. El Presidente de la República, cuando las circunstancias lo demanden, podrá declarar mediante decreto el estado de alarma, el estado de excepción o de sitio, informándolo a la Cámara de los Diputados y al Senado.
2. La proclamación del estado de alarma, de excepción o de sitio deberá determinar expresamente los efectos del mismo y el ámbito territorial a que se extiende su duración.
3. La ley regula los estados de alarma, de excepción y de sitio, así como las competencias y limitaciones correspondientes.
4. No podrá proceder a la disolución de las Cámaras del Parlamento mientras están declarados algunos de los estados comprendidos en el presente artículo.
5. Por la actuación de bandas armadas o de elementos terroristas, con la necesaria intervención judicial y el adecuado control parlamentario, los derechos y garantías reconocidos en la Ley Fundamental podrán ser suspendidos de forma individual o colectiva para personas determinadas conforme a la Ley. (Art. 44) - FrenchLe Président de la République peut, lorsque les circonstances l'exigent, déclarer par décret l'état d'alarme, l'état d'exception ou de siège, en informant la Chambre des députés et le Sénat.
2. La proclamation d'un état d'alarme, d'urgence ou de siège contiendra la détermination expresse de ses effets et de sa portée territoriale.
3. La loi définit le régime des états d'alarme, d'urgence et de siège, ainsi que les compétences et les limites qui s'y rapportent.
4. La dissolution des chambres du Parlement ne pourra être prononcée tant que durent les états d'urgence visés au présent article.
5. Les droits et garanties reconnus aux personnes dans la Loi fondamentale pourront être suspendus individuellement ou collectivement conformément à la loi, en raison de l'action de bandes armées ou de factions terroristes, la nécessaire intervention du pouvoir judiciaire et l'exercice adéquat du contrôle parlementaire étant garantis. (Art. 44)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishWhereas every person in Grenada is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the right, whatever his 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, …
the provisions of the Chapter5 shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to those rights and freedoms subject to such limitations of that protection as are contained in these provisions, being limitations designed to ensure that the enjoyment of the said rights and freedoms by any person does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others or the public interest. (Sec. 1)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishThe rights, freedoms and duties set out in this chapter do not preclude other rights, freedoms and duties which arise from the spirit of the Constitution or are in accordance therewith, and which are in conformity with the principles of human dignity, social justice and democratic government founded on the rule of law. (Sec. 10)
- EstonianKäesolevas peatükis loetletud õigused, vabadused ja kohustused ei välista muid õigusi, vabadusi ega kohustusi, mis tulenevad põhiseaduse mõttest või on sellega kooskõlas ja vastavad inimväärikuse ning sotsiaalse ja demokraatliku õigusriigi põhimõtetele. (§ 10)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- English…
(4) Nothing in, or done under the authority of, a law shall be held to be inconsistent with, or in contravention of, this article to the extent that the law in question makes provision—
(a) for the imposition of restrictions by order of a court, that are required in the interest of defence, public safety or public order, on the movement or residence within Ghana of any person; or
(b) for the imposition of restrictions, by order of a court, on the movement or residence within Ghana of any person either as a result of his having been found guilty of a criminal offence under the laws of Ghana or for the purposes of ensuring that he appears before a court at a later date for trial for a criminal offence or for proceedings relating to his extradition or lawful removal from Ghana; or
(c) for the imposition of restrictions that are reasonably required in the interest of defence, public safety, public health or the running of essential services, on the movement or residence within Ghana of any person or persons generally, or any class of persons; or
(d) for the imposition of restrictions on the freedom of entry into Ghana, or of movement in Ghana, of a person who is not a citizen of Ghana; or
(e) that is reasonably required for the purpose of safeguarding the people of Ghana against the teaching or propagation of a doctrine which exhibits or encourages disrespect for the nationhood of Ghana, the national symbols and emblems, or incites hatred against other members of the community;
except so far as that provision or, as the case may be, the thing done under the authority of that law is shown not to be reasonably justifiable in terms of the spirit of this Constitution.
… (Art. 21)
Limitations and/or Derogations
- EnglishIn the cases of invasion, grave disturbance of the public peace, or any other which places society in grave danger or conflict, only the President of the United Mexican States, with the approval of the Congress of the Union or of the Permanent Commission when it is not meeting, may restrict or suspend in all the country or in a specific place the exercise of the rights and guarantees which could be an obstacle to [a] rapid and effective [fácilmente] response [frente] to the situation; but he must do so for a limited time, by means of general preventions without the restriction or the suspension being limited to a specified person. If the restriction or suspension should take place while the Congress is meeting, it will concede the authorizations that it deems necessary for the Executive to respond to the situation; but if it is verified in a time of recess, the Congress will be convoked immediately to agree to them.
In the decrees which are enacted, [the following] may not be restricted or suspended[:] the exercise of the rights to non-discrimination, to recognition of juridical personality, to life, to personal integrity, to the protection of the family, to [one's] name, to nationality; the rights of the child; the political rights; the freedoms of thought, conscience and of professing any religious belief; the principle of legality and retroactivity; the prohibition of the penalty of death; the prohibition of slavery and servitude; the prohibition of forced disappearance and torture; neither the judicial guarantees indispensible for the protection of these rights.
The restriction or suspension of the exercise of the rights and guarantees must be substantiated and motivated in the terms established by this Constitution and be proportional to the danger that it confronts, observing at each moment the principles of legality, rationality, proclamation, publicity, and non-discrimination.
When the restriction or suspension of the exercise of the rights and guarantees is brought to an end, as well as for the compliance with the time [plazo] or reason [porque] as the Congress decrees [it], all the legal and administrative measures adopted during its effectiveness will be of no effect in immediate form. The Executive may not make observations to the decrees by means of which the Congress revokes the restriction or suspension.
The decrees enacted by the Executive during the restriction or suspension, must be reviewed [revisdos], of office and immediately[,] by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, which must decide on them with the greatest promptness concerning their constitutionality and validity. (Art. 29) - SpanishEn los casos de invasión, perturbación grave de la paz pública, o de cualquier otro que ponga a la sociedad en grave peligro o conflicto, solamente el Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, con la aprobación del Congreso de la Unión o de la Comisión Permanente cuando aquel no estuviere reunido, podrá restringir o suspender en todo el país o en lugar determinado el ejercicio de los derechos y las garantías que fuesen obstáculo para hacer frente, rápida y fácilmente a la situación; pero deberá hacerlo por un tiempo limitado, por medio de prevenciones generales y sin que la restricción o suspensión se contraiga a determinada persona. Si la restricción o suspensión tuviese lugar hallándose el Congreso reunido, éste concederá las autorizaciones que estime necesarias para que el Ejecutivo haga frente a la situación; pero si se verificase en tiempo de receso, se convocará de inmediato al Congreso para que las acuerde.
En los decretos que se expidan, no podrá restringirse ni suspenderse el ejercicio de los derechos a la no discriminación, al reconocimiento de la personalidad jurídica, a la vida, a la integridad personal, a la protección a la familia, al nombre, a la nacionalidad; los derechos de la niñez; los derechos políticos; las libertades de pensamiento, conciencia y de profesar creencia religiosa alguna; el principio de legalidad y retroactividad; la prohibición de la pena de muerte; la prohibición de la esclavitud y la servidumbre; la prohibición de la desaparición forzada y la tortura; ni las garantías judiciales indispensables para la protección de tales derechos.
La restricción o suspensión del ejercicio de los derechos y garantías debe estar fundada y motivada en los términos establecidos por esta Constitución y ser proporcional al peligro a que se hace frente, observando en todo momento los principios de legalidad, racionalidad, proclamación, publicidad y no discriminación.
Cuando se ponga fin a la restricción o suspensión del ejercicio de los derechos y garantías, bien sea por cumplirse el plazo o porque así lo decrete el Congreso, todas las medidas legales y administrativas adoptadas durante su vigencia quedarán sin efecto de forma inmediata. El Ejecutivo no podrá hacer observaciones al decreto mediante el cual el Congreso revoque la restricción o suspensión.
Los decretos expedidos por el Ejecutivo durante la restricción o suspensión, serán revisados de oficio e inmediatamente por la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, la que deberá pronunciarse con la mayor prontitud sobre su constitucionalidad y validez. (Art. 29)