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Judicial Protection
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The jurisdictional instances assure the protection of the rights and freedoms against any infringement. (Art. 55) - Arabic
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على كلّ الهيئات القضائيّة أن تحمي هذه الحقوق والحرّيات من أيّ انتهاك. (الفصل 55)
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Les instances juridictionnelles assurent la protection des droits et libertés contre toute atteinte. (Art. 55)
Judicial Protection
- English1. The courts shall guarantee and ensure observance of the Constitution, the laws and any other legislative provisions in force, protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens and institutions and shall decide on the legality of administrative acts.
… (Art. 177) - Portuguese1. Os tribunais garantem e asseguram a observância da Constituição, das leis e demais disposições normativas vigentes, a protecção dos direitos e interesses legítimos dos cidadãos e das instituições e decidem sobre a legalidade dos actos administrativos.
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Judicial Protection
- EnglishThe judicial power is the guarantor of the individual freedoms and of the fundamental rights of the citizens.
… (Art. 150) - FrenchLe pouvoir judiciaire est le garant des libertés individuelles et des droits fondamentaux des citoyens.
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Judicial Protection
- English(1) Every person shall have the right to—
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(f) freedom to petition the Executive for redress of grievances and to resort to the Courts for the protection of his or her rights.
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Judicial Protection
- EnglishThe judicial power is independent of the executive and legislative powers. It is exercised by the Supreme Court and the other Courts and Tribunals.
The judicial power is the guardian of the freedoms defined by this Constitution.
It sees to respect for the rights and freedoms defined by this Constitution.
It is charged to apply[,] in the domain which is proper to it[,] the laws of the Republic. (Art. 81) - FrenchLe pouvoir judiciaire est indépendant des pouvoirs exécutif et législatif. Il s'exerce par la Cour Suprême et les autres Cours et Tribunaux.
Le pouvoir judiciaire est gardien des libertés définies par la présente Constitution.
Il veille au respect des droits et libertés définis par la présente constitution.
Il est chargé d'appliquer dans le domaine qui lui est propre les lois de la République. (Art. 81)
Judicial Protection
- English(1) Any person who alleges that any of the provisions of this Chapter6 has been, is being or likely to be contravened in any State in relation to him may apply to a High Court in that State for redress.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a High Court shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine any application made to it in pursuance of this section and may make such orders, issue such writs and give such directions as it may consider appropriate for the purpose of enforcement or securing the enforcing within that State of any right to which the person who makes the application may be entitled under this Chapter.
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Judicial Protection
- EnglishSubject to Article 190 herein, no derogation from the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Bill shall be made. The Bill of Rights shall be upheld, protected and applied by the Supreme Court and other competent courts; the Human Rights Commission shall monitor its application in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (Art. 10)
Judicial Protection
- English(1) In exercising judicial authority, members of the judiciary must be guided by the following principles—
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(c) the role of the courts is paramount in safeguarding human rights and freedoms and the rule of law.
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Judicial Protection
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The Judicial Power is the guardian of the individual and collective liberties.
It sees to the respect for the rights and freedoms defined in this Constitution. (Art. 125) - French
Le pouvoir judiciaire est gardien des libertés individuelles et collectives.
Il veille au respect des droits et libertés définis dans la présente Constitution. (Art. 125)
Judicial Protection
- English1. Every citizen enjoys the following rights and freedoms:
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i) To the right to habeas corpus and to amparo.
… (Art. 13) - Spanish1. Todo ciudadano goza de los siguientes derechos y libertades:
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i) Al derecho de habeas corpus y de amparo.
… (Art. 13) - French1. Chaque citoyen jouit des droits et libertés qui suivent:
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i) Le droit à l'habeas corpus et à la protection juridictionnelle.
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