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Status of the Constitution

Micronesia, Federated States of
  • English
    Court decisions shall be consistent with this Constitution, Micronesian customs and traditions, and the social and geographical configuration of Micronesia. In rendering a decision a court shall consult and apply sources of the Federated States of Micronesia. (Art. XI, Sec. 11)

Status of the Constitution

Papua New Guinea
  • English
    (1) This Constitution and the Organic Laws are the Supreme Law of Papua New Guinea, and, subject to Section 10 (construction of written laws) all acts (whether legislative, executive or judicial) that are inconsistent with them are, to the extent of the inconsistency, invalid and ineffective.
    (2) The provisions of this Constitution and of the Organic Laws are self-executing to the fullest extent that their respective natures and subject-matters permit. (Sec. 11)

Status of the Constitution

Nauru
  • English

    (1) This Constitution is the supreme law of Nauru.
    (2) A law inconsistent with this Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, void. (Art. 2)

Status of the Constitution

Solomon Islands
  • English
    (1) Subject to this paragraph, the principles and rules of the common law and equity shall have effect as part of the law of Solomon Islands, save in so far as:-
    (a) they are inconsistent with this Constitution or any Act of Parliament;
    … (Schedule 3, Sec. 2)

Status of the Constitution

Fiji
  • English
    …
    RECOGNISE the Constitution as the supreme law of our country that provides the framework for the conduct of Government and all Fijians;
    … (Preamble)
  • iTaukei
    …
    ROKOVA na Yavunivakavulewa ni lawa cecere duadua ni noda vanua ka vakarautaka na ituvatuva ni kena qaravi na Matanitu kei ira na lewei Viti;
    … (Ikau)

Status of the Constitution

Fiji
  • English
    (1) Subject to subsection (2), all written laws in force immediately before the date of commencement of this Constitution (other than the laws referred to in Part C of this Chapter) shall continue in force as if they had been made under or pursuant to this Constitution, and shall be construed with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary to bring them into conformity with this Constitution.
    … (Sec. 173)
  • iTaukei
    (1) Vakavo ke yalani ena wasetiki (2), na lawa tabaki taucoko e sa vakayagataki ni bera ni taurivaki na Yavunivakavulewa qo, (sega ni okati kina na lawa e vakamacalataki ena Tabana C ni Wase qo) ena taurivaki tiko me vaka ga e buli ena Yavunivakavulewa qo, ka me ra moici ka vakaibalebaletaki vakavinaka me veidonui kei na Yavunivakavulewa qo.
    … (Sec. 173)

Status of the Constitution

Palau
  • English
    This Constitution is the supreme law of the land. (Art. II, Sec. 1)

Status of the Constitution

Vanuatu
  • English
    Every person has the following fundamental duties to himself and his descendants and to others –
    a. to respect and to act in the spirit of the Constitution;
    … (Art. 7)
  • French
    Toute personne a les devoirs fondamentaux suivants envers elle-même, ses descendants et autrui:
    a) agir dans l'esprit de la Constitution et la respecter;
    … (Art. 7)

Status of the Constitution

Micronesia, Federated States of
  • English
    This Constitution is the expression of the sovereignty of the people and is the supreme law of the Federated States of Micronesia. An act of the Government in conflict with this Constitution is invalid to the extent of conflict. (Art. II, Sec. 1)

Status of the Constitution

Papua New Guinea
  • English
    WE HEREBY DECLARE that all persons in our country have the following basic obligations to themselves and their descendants, to each other, and to the Nation:-
    (a) to respect, and to act in the spirit of, this Constitution;
    ... (Preamble, Basic Social Obligations)