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Status of the Constitution
- English… The Constitution of the Republic of Cuba takes priority over international treaties. (Art. 8)
- Spanish… La Constitución de la República de Cuba prima sobre estos tratados internacionales. (Art. 8)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations, and accordingly, it shall be the duty of every citizen—
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(b) to uphold and defend this Constitution and the law;
… (Art. 41)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishWe, the people of Turkmenistan, …
Guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of each person and citizen, and seeking to ensure civil tranquility and unity in the society, to substantiate the basis of democracy and democratic, legal, secular state,
we adopt the present Constitution – the Basic Law of Turkmenistan. (Preamble) - RussianМы, народ Туркменистана, …
гарантируя права и свободы человека и гражданина,
стремясь обеспечить спокойствие и единство в обществе, утвердить основы народовластия и демократического, правового, светского государства,
принимаем настоящую Конституцию – Основной Закон Туркменистана. (Преамбула) - TurkmenBiz, Türkmenistanyň halky, …
adamyň we raýatyň hukuklaryny we azatlyklaryny kepillendirip,
jemgyýetde asudalygy we agzybirligi üpjün etmäge, halk häkimiýetiniň hem-de demokratik, hukuk, dünýewi döwletiň esaslaryny berkarar etmäge çalşyp,
Türkmenistanyň Esasy Kanunyny – şu Konstitusiýany kabul edýäris. (Preamble)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe interpretation and regulation of the fundamental rights and guarantees, recognized in the present Constitution, shall be ruled by the following principles:
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3. Treaties, pacts, and conventions related to human rights, adopted and ratified by the Dominican State have constitutional hierarchy and are for direct and immediate application by the courts and other organs of the State.
… (Art. 74) - SpanishLa interpretación y reglamentación de los derechos y garantías fundamentales, reconocidos en la presente Constitución, se rigen por los principios siguientes:
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3) Los tratados, pactos y convenciones relativos a derechos humanos, suscritos y ratificados por el Estado dominicano, tienen jerarquía constitucional y son de aplicación directa e inmediata por los tribunales y demás órganos del Estado;
… (Art. 74)
Status of the Constitution
- English
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(4) Constitutional statutes, laws and other generally binding rules shall be interpreted and applied in conformity with this Constitution. (Art. 152) - Slovak
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(4) Výklad a uplatňovanie ústavných zákonov, zákonov a ostatných všeobecne záväzných právnych predpisov musí byť v súlade s touto ústavou. (Čl. 152)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishAll the provisions prescribed in existing legislation shall continue to be effective in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions hereof until they are amended or repealed.
… (Art. 35) - Arabicيستمرّ العمل بجميع الأحكام المُقرّرة في التَّشريعات القائمة، فيما لا يتعارض مع أحكام هذا الإعلان إلى أن يصدر ما يُعدّلها أو يُلغيه.
... (المادّة 35)
Status of the Constitution
- English
1. Normative acts that have force throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Albania are the:
a) Constitution;
… (Art. 116) - Albanian
1. Aktet normative që kanë fuqi në të gjithë territorin e Republikës së Shqipërisë janë:
a) Kushtetuta;
… (Neni 116)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishNo law may contradict the provisions of the Constitution. The laws that violate or distort [tergiversen] the constitutional mandates are null ipso jure.
The laws qualified as constitutional require, for their reform, the vote of the two- thirds part of the total number of deputies that integrate the Congress, prior to the favorable ruling of the Court of Constitutionality. (Art. 175) - SpanishNinguna ley podrá contrariar las disposiciones de la Constitución. Las leyes que violen o tergiversen los mandatos constitucionales son nulas ipso jure.
Las leyes calificadas como constitucionales requieren, para su reforma, el voto de las dos terceras partes del total de diputados que integran el Congreso, previo dictamen favorable de la Corte de Constitucionalidad. (Art. 175)
Status of the Constitution
- 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
- EnglishA provision declared unconstitutional may not be promulgated or implemented.
The decisions of the Constitutional Council are invested with the authority of a judged matter.
The decisions of the Constitutional Council are not susceptible to any recourse. They impose themselves on the public powers and on all the administrative and jurisdictional authorities. (Art. 87) - Arabicلا يصدر أو ينفذ حكم أقر المجلس الدستوري عدم دستوريته
تتمتع قرارات المجلس الدستوري بسلطة الشيء المقضي به.
لا يقبل أي طعن في قرارات المجلس الدستوري، وهي ملزمة للسلطات العمومية وجميع السلطات الإدارية والقضائية. (المادّة 87) - FrenchUne disposition déclarée inconstitutionnelle ne peut être promulguée ni mise en application.
Les décisions du Conseil Constitutionnel sont revêtues de l'autorité de la chose jugée.
Les décisions du Conseil Constitutionnel ne sont susceptibles d'aucun recours. Elles s'imposent aux pouvoirs publics et à toutes les autorités administratives et juridictionnelles. (Art. 87)