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Status of the Constitution
- English
When the Court rules that a provision of a law or a measure having force of law is not compliant with the Constitution, such provision shall cease to have effect on the day following the publication of the ruling.
… (Art. 136) - Italian
Quando la Corte dichiara l’illegittimità costituzionale di una norma di legge o di atto avente forza di legge, la norma cessa di avere efficacia dal giorno successivo alla pubblicazione della decisione.
… (Art. 136)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishIn Lithuania, state power shall be executed by the Seimas, the President of the Republic and the Government, and the Judiciary.
The scope of power shall be limited by the Constitution.
… (Art. 5) - LithuanianValstybės valdžią Lietuvoje vykdo Seimas, Respublikos Prezidentas ir Vyriausybė, Teismas.
Valdžios galias riboja Konstitucija.
... (5 straipsnis)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe decisions of the Constitutional Court are not susceptible to any recourse. They impose themselves on the public powers, on all the administrative and jurisdictional authorities, and on all physical or juridical persons.
Any text declared unconstitutional is null and of no effect; it may neither be promulgated nor applied. If it is in force, it is removed from the juridical order [ordonnancement].
… (Art. 106) - FrenchLes décisions de la Cour Constitutionnel ne sont susceptibles d’aucun recours. Elles s’imposent aux pouvoirs publics, à toutes les autorités administratives et juridictionnelles et à toute personne physique ou morale.
Tout texte déclaré inconstitutionnel et nul et de nul effet ; il ne peut être ni promulgué ni appliqué. S’il est en vigueur, il est retiré de l’ordonnancement juridique.
… (Art. 106)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe following are functions of the People Defender:
1. To see that the human rights provided for in this Constitution and in the international treaties, agreements and conventions on human rights ratified by the Republic are effectively respected and guaranteed, investigating either on his own initiative or at the request of any denunciation of which he or she becomes aware.
… (Art. 281) - SpanishSon atribuciones del Defensor o Defensora del Pueblo:
1. Velar por el efectivo respeto y garantía de los derechos humanos consagrados en esta Constitución y en los tratados, convenios y acuerdos internacionales sobre derechos humanos ratificados por la República, investigando de oficio o a instancia de parte las denuncias que lleguen a su conocimiento.
… (Art. 281)
Status of the Constitution
- English...
(5) Without prejudice to the application of the Constitution of Zanzibar in accordance with this Constitution concerning all matters pertaining to Tanzania Zanzibar which are not Union Matters, this Constitution shall have the force of law in the whole of the United Republic, and in the event any other law conflicts with the provisions contained in this Constitution, the Constitution shall prevail and that other law, to the extent of the inconsistency with the Constitution, shall be void. (Art. 64)
Status of the Constitution
- English
1. Laws, decrees and other decisions of state bodies/organs, and activities of all organizations and citizens must be in full conformity with the Constitution.
… (Art. 70) - Mongolian
1. Үндсэн хуульд хууль, зарлиг, төрийн байгууллагын бусад шийдвэр, нийт байгууллага, иргэний үйл ажиллагаа бүрнээ нийцсэн байвал зохино.
… (Далдугаар зүйл)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe Prince exercises His sovereign authority in full compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and laws. (Art. 12)
- FrenchLe Prince exerce son autorité souveraine en conformité avec les dispositions de la Constitution et des lois. (Art. 12)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishEveryone living in the national territory is required to respect the Constitution, laws and regulations of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. (Art. 47)
- FrenchToute personne vivant sur le territoire national est tenue de respecter la Constitution, les lois et les règlements de la République de Côte d’Ivoire. (Art. 47)
Status of the Constitution
- English…
II. Everyone must abide by the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, respect the rights and freedoms of other people, and fulfill other obligations specified by law.
… (Art. 72) - Azerbaijani…
II. Hər bir şəxs Azərbaycan Respublikasının Konstitusiyasına və qanunlarına əməl etməli, başqa şəxslərin hüquq və azadlıqlarına hörmət bəsləməli, qanunla müəyyən edilmiş digər vəzifələri yerinə yetirməlidir.
… (Maddə 72)
Status of the Constitution
- English…
(4) Zimbabwean citizens have the following duties, in addition to any others imposed upon them by law—
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(b) to observe this Constitution and to respect its ideals and institutions;
… (Sec. 35)