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Status of the Constitution
South Sudan
- EnglishWe, the People of South Sudan, …
Do hereby, through this Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly, amend the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan, 2005, which shall be adopted and hereafter referred to as the “Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011,” and shall be the supreme law by which the independent and sovereign South Sudan shall be governed during the Transitional Period, and undertake to abide by, respect and defend it. (Preamble)
Status of the Constitution
Saudi Arabia
- EnglishThe implementation of this law shall not violate the treaties and agreements the Kingdom has signed with other countries or with international organizations and institutions. (Basic Law, Art. 81)
- Arabicلا يخل تطبيق هذا النظام، بما ارتبطت به المملكة العربية السعودية مع الدول والهيئات والمنظمات الدولية من معاهدات واتفاقيات. (النظام الأساسي، المادة 81)
Status of the Constitution
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishEveryone has the duty to comply with and obey this Constitution and the laws and other official acts promulgated by the organs of Public Power. (Art. 131)
- SpanishToda persona tiene el deber de cumplir y acatar esta Constitución, las leyes y los demás actos que en ejercicio de sus funciones dicten los órganos del Poder Público. (Art. 131)
Status of the Constitution
Portugal
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2. The ordinary law prior to the entry into force of the Constitution is maintained on condition that it is not contrary to the Constitution or the principles enshrined therein. (Art. 290) - Portuguese…
2. O direito ordinário anterior à entrada em vigor da Constituição mantém-se, desde que não seja contrário à Constituição ou aos princípios nela consignados. (Art. 290)
Status of the Constitution
Comoros
- EnglishThis Constitution, adopted by way of referendum abrogates and replaces the provisions of the Constitution of 23 December 2001, revised, which are contrary to it. It enters into force on the date of the proclamation of the official results.
… (Art. 117) - Arabicهذا الدستور المعتمد عن طريق الاستفتاء يلغي ويستبدل أحكام دستور 23 كانون الأول/ديسمبر 2001 المنقح والتي تتنافى معه. يدخل حيز النفاذ بتاريخ إعلان النتائج الرسمية.
... (المادة 117) - FrenchLa présente Constitution, adoptée par voie référendaire abroge et remplace les dispositions de la Constitution du 23 décembre 2001, révisée, qui lui sont contraires. Elle entre en vigueur à la date de proclamation des résultats officiels.
… (Art. 117)
Status of the Constitution
Zambia
- English1. This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of Zambia and any other written law, customary law and customary practice that is inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent of the inconsistency.
2. An act or omission that contravenes this Constitution is illegal.
3. This Constitution shall bind all persons in Zambia, State organs and State institutions.
4. The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to challenge by or before a State organ or other forum.
… (Art. 1)
Status of the Constitution
Timor-Leste
- English…
2. The State shall be subject to the Constitution and to the law.
3. The validity of the laws and other actions of the State and local Government depends upon their compliance with the Constitution.
4. The State shall recognise and value the norms and customs of East Timor that are not contrary to the Constitution and to any legislation dealing specifically with customary law. (Sec. 2) - Tetum…
2. Estadu hakruuk ba Lei-Inan no lei-oan sira.
3. Lei-oan sira no hahalok seluk tan hosi Estadu no kbiit autoridade lokál sira-nian foin sai válidu wainhira sira la’o tuir duni Lei-Inan haruka.
4. Estadu rekoñese no valoriza norma no lisan rai-Timór nian ne’ebé la’ós kontra Lei-Inan no mós lejizlasaun seluk tan ne’ebé ko’alia kona-ba direitu ne’ebé mai husi lisan no toman. (Art. 2) - Portuguese…
2. O Estado subordina-se à Constituição e às leis.
3. As leis e os demais actos do Estado e do poder local só são válidos se forem conformes com a Constituição.
4. O Estado reconhece e valoriza as normas e os usos costumeiros de Timor-Leste que não contrariem a Constituição e a legislação que trate especialmente do direito costumeiro. (Art. 2)
Status of the Constitution
Armenia
- English1. The Constitutional Court shall adopt decisions and opinions.
2. Decisions and opinions of the Constitutional Court shall be final and shall enter into force at the moment of being published.
… (Art. 170) - Armenian1. Սահմանադրական դատարանն ընդունում է որոշումներ և եզրակացություններ:
2. Սահմանադրական դատարանի որոշումները և եզրակացությունները վերջնական են և ուժի մեջ են մտնում հրապարակման պահից։
… (Հոդված 170)
Status of the Constitution
Serbia
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Ratified international treaties must be in accordance with the Constitution. (Art. 16) - Serbian Cyrillic
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Потврђени међународни уговори морају бити у складу с Уставом. (Члан 16)
Status of the Constitution
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- EnglishProvided that they are not contrary to this Constitution, the legislative and regulatory texts in force continue to maintain it until their abrogation or their modification. (Art. 221)
- FrenchPour autant qu’ils ne soient pas contraires à la présente Constitution, les textes législatifs et réglementaires en vigueur restent maintenus jusqu’à leur abrogation ou leur modification. (Art. 221)