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Status of the Constitution
Nauru, English
(1.) This Constitution is the supreme law of Nauru.
(2.) A law inconsistent with this Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, void. (Art. 2)
Status of the Constitution
Nauru, English
(1.) A law in force in Nauru immediately before Independence Day continues in force, subject to this Constitution and to any amendment of that law made by a law enacted under this Constitution or by order under clause (6.) of this Article, until repealed by a law enacted under this Constitution.
(2.) A law which has not been brought into force in Nauru before Independence Day may, subject to this Constitution and to any amendment of that law made by law, be brought into force on or after Independence Day and a law brought into force under this clause continues in force subject as aforesaid, until repealed by a law enacted under this Constitution.
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(5.) Where a matter that, under this Constitution, is to be prescribed or otherwise provided for by law, is prescribed or otherwise provided for by a law continued in force by clause (1.) or (2.) of this Article, that matter has, on and after Independence Day, effect as if it had also been prescribed or provided for by a law enacted under this Constitution.
… (Art. 85)
Protection from Violence
Nauru, English
Whereas every person in Nauru is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following freedoms, namely:-
(a) life, liberty, security of the person, … and the protection of the law;
… (Art. 3)
Protection from Violence
Nauru, English
(1.) No person shall be required to perform forced labour.
… (Art. 6)
Protection from Violence
Nauru, English
No person shall be subjected to torture or to treatment or punishment that is inhuman or degrading. (Art. 7)
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
Nauru, English
Whereas every person in Nauru is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following freedoms, namely:-
(a) …, the enjoyment of property and the protection of the law;
… (Art. 3)
Marriage and Family Life
Nauru, English
Whereas every person in Nauru is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following freedoms, namely:-
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(c) respect for his private and family life,
… (Art. 3)
Government
Nauru, English
(1.) The executive authority of Nauru is vested in a Cabinet constituted as provided by this Part and the Cabinet has the general direction and control of the government of Nauru.
… (Art. 17)
Government
Nauru, English
(1.) Whenever a President is elected, he shall as soon as practicable appoint five or six members4 of Parliament to be Ministers of the Cabinet.
… (Art. 19)
Government
Nauru, English
(1.) The Cabinet consists of the President and the Ministers appointed under Article 19.
… (Art. 18)