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3. Customary international law, unless inconsistent with this Constitution or an Act of Parliament, shall form part of the law of the Republic. (Sec. 211)
Status of the Constitution
- English
Citizens shall be obliged to observe the Constitution and laws, and to respect the rights, freedoms, honour and dignity of others. (Art. 60)
- Uzbek
Fuqarolar Konstitutsiya va qonunlarga rioya etishga, boshqa insonlarning huquqlari, erkinliklari, sha’ni va qadr-qimmatini hurmat qilishga majburdirlar. (60-modda)
Status of the Constitution
- English… Bodies of legislative, executive and judicial power exercise their authority within the limits established by this Constitution and in accordance with the laws of Ukraine. (Art. 6)
- Ukrainian... Органи законодавчої, виконавчої та судової влади здійснюють свої повноваження у встановлених цією Конституцією межах і відповідно до законів України. (Стаття 6)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishEvery 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) - FrenchToute 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
- EnglishA provision declared unconstitutional may not be promulgated or implemented. (Art. 190ter-9)
- FrenchUne disposition déclarée inconstitutionnelle ne peut être promulguée ni mise en application. (Art. 190ter.9)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishIn matters brought before them for decision, the courts shall not apply laws or principles that are contrary to the Constitution. (Art. 213)
- PortugueseNos feitos submetidos a julgamento os tribunais não podem aplicar leis ou princípios que ofendam a Constituição. (Art. 213)
Status of the Constitution
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The conclusion of international treaties that are contrary to the Constitution shall not be permitted. (Art. 8) - Belarusian
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Не дапускаецца заключэнне міжнародных дагавораў, якія супярэчаць Канстытуцыі. (Артыкул 8) - Russian
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Не допускается заключение международных договоров, которые противоречат Конституции. (Статья 8)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishCourt 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
- English1. The constitutional principles regarding fundamental rights, freedoms and guarantees are directly applicable to, and binding upon, all public and private entities.
… (Art. 28) - Portuguese1. Os preceitos constitucionais respeitantes aos direitos, liberdades e garantias fundamentais são directamente aplicáveis e vinculam todas as entidades públicas e privadas.
... (Art. 28)
Status of the Constitution
- English
This Constitution will govern from its publication in La Gaceta, the Official Gazette, and abrogates [deroga] any other legal provision that opposes it.
The current juridical order will still be in force in all that which does not oppose this Constitution. (Art. 196) - Spanish
La presente Constitución regirá desde su publicación en La Gaceta, Diario Oficial y deroga cualquier otra disposición legal que se le oponga.
El ordenamiento jurídico existente seguirá en vigencia en todo aquello que no se oponga a la presente Constitución. (Art. 196)