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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
Thailand
- English… The decision of the Constitutional Court shall be final and binding on the National Assembly, the Council of Ministers, Courts, Independent Organs, and State agencies. (Sec. 211)
- Thai… คําวินิจฉัยของศาลรัฐธรรมนูญให้เป็นเด็ดขาด มีผลผูกพันรัฐสภา คณะรัฐมนตรี ศาล องค์กรอิสระ และหน่วยงานของรัฐ (มาตรา ๒๑๑)
Status of the Constitution
San Marino
- EnglishThe Republic of San Marino receives generally recognised rules of international law as integral part of its constitutional order, to which it shall conform its acts and conduct. It recognises the provisions set forth in the international declarations on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
It reasserts the right to political asylum. It rejects war as a means to settle disputes between States and, in its international policy, adheres to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
San Marino constitutional order recognises, guarantees and enforces the rights and fundamental freedoms set forth by the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Regularly signed and implemented international agreements on the protection of human rights and freedoms shall prevail over domestic legislation in case of conflict. (Art. 1) - ItalianLa Repubblica di San Marino riconosce, come parte integrante del proprio ordinamento, le norme di diritto internazionale generalmente riconosciute e conforma ad esse i suoi atti e la condotta. Si uniforma alle norme contenute nelle dichiarazioni internazionali in tema di diritti dell'uomo e delle libertà fondamentali.
Riconferma il diritto di asilo politico. Rifiuta la guerra come strumento di risoluzione delle controversie fra Stati e si conforma, nell'azione internazionale, ai principi sanciti dallo Statuto delle Nazioni Unite.
L'ordinamento sammarinese riconosce, garantisce ed attua i diritti e le libertà fondamentali enunciate nella Convenzione Europea per la salvaguardia dei diritti dell'uomo e delle libertà fondamentali.
Gli accordi internazionali in tema di protezione delle libertà e dei diritti dell'uomo, regolarmente stipulati e resi esecutivi, prevalgono in caso di contrasto sulle norme interne. (Art. 1)
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
United Arab Emirates
- EnglishAll matters established by laws, regulations, decrees, orders and decisions in the various member Emirates of the UAE in effect upon the coming into force of this Constitution, shall continue to be applicable unless amended or replaced in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
Similarly, the measures and organizations existing in the member Emirates shall continue to be effective until the promulgation of laws amending them in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. (Art. 148) - Arabicكل ما قررته القوانين واللوائح والمراسيم والأوامر والقرارات المعمول بها عند نفاذ هذا الدستور ، في الامارات المختلفة الأعضاء في الاتحاد ووفقا للأوضاع السائدة فيها يظل ساريا ما لم يعدل أو يلغ وفقا لما هو مقرر في هذا الدستور .
كما يستمر العمل بالتدابير والأنظمة السائدة فيها حتى تصدر القوانين المعدلة لها وفقا لأحكامه. (المادّة 148)
Status of the Constitution
Spain
- English…
(3) Likewise, any provisions contrary to those contained in the Constitution are hereby repealed. (Repeals) - Spanish…
3) Asimismo quedan derogadas cuantas disposiciones se opongan a lo establecido en esta Constitución. (Disposición derogatoria)
Status of the Constitution
Haiti
- EnglishAll Codes of Law or Handbooks of Justice, all laws, all decree laws and all decrees and orders (Arretes) currently in force shall be maintained in all matters not contrary to this Constitution. (Art. 296)
- FrenchTous les Codes de Lois ou Manuels de justice, tous les Décrets-Lois et et tous les Décrets et Arrêtés actuellement en vigueur sont maintenus en tout ce qui n'est pas contraire à la présente Constitution. (Art. 296)
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)
Status of the Constitution
Belize
- EnglishThis Constitution is the supreme law of Belize and if any other law is inconsistent with this Constitution that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.
… (Sec. 2)