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Obligations of the State
Uruguay
- EnglishThe provisions of the present Constitution which recognize individual rights, as well as those which confer powers and impose duties on public authorities, shall not be without effect by reason of the lack of corresponding regulations, but such regulations shall be supplied on the basis of analogous laws, general principles of justice, and generally accepted doctrines. (Art. 332)
- SpanishLos preceptos de la presente Constitución que reconocen derechos a los individuos, así como los que atribuyen facultades e imponen deberes a las autoridades públicas, no dejarán de aplicarse por falta de la reglamentación respectiva, sino que ésta será suplida, recurriendo a los fundamentos de leyes análogas, a los principios generales de derecho y a las doctrinas generalmente admitidas. (Art. 332)
Obligations of the State
Angola
- EnglishWe, the people of Angola, …
Reaffirming our commitment to the values and fundamental principles of the independence, sovereignty and the unity of a democratic state based on the rule of law, pluralism of political expression and organisation, the separation and balance between the powers of bodies that exercise sovereign power, the market economy and respect and guarantees for fundamental human rights and freedoms, which constitute the essential pillars supporting and structuring this Constitution;
… (Preamble) - PortugueseNós, o Povo de Angola, …
Reafirmando o nosso comprometimento com os valores e princípios fundamentais da Independência, Soberania e Unidade do Estado democrático de direito, do pluralismo de expressão e de organização política, da separação e equilíbrio de poderes dos órgãos de soberania, do sistema económico de mercado e do respeito e garantia dos direitos e liberdades fundamentais do ser humano, que constituem as traves mestras que suportam e estruturam a presente Constituição;
… (Preâmbulo)
Obligations of the State
Djibouti
- EnglishThe institutions of the Republic must permit the normal and regular exercise of popular sovereignty and guarantee the full expression of the public rights and freedoms. (Art. 8)
- Arabicيتعيّن على مؤسسات الجمهورية السماح بالممارسة العادية والمنتظمة للسيادة الشعبية وضمان التعبير الكامل للحقوق والحريات العامة. (المادة 8)
- FrenchLes institutions de la République doivent permettre l'exercice normal et régulier de la souveraineté populaire et garantir le plein épanouissement des droits et libertés publiques. (Art. 8)
Obligations of the State
Tunisia
- English… Any such limitations can only be put in place for reasons necessary to a civil and democratic state and with the aim of protecting the rights of others, …
No amendment may undermine the human rights and freedoms guaranteed in this Constitution. (Art. 49) - Arabic... ولا توضع هذه الضوابط إلّا لضرورة تقتضيها دولة مدنية ديمقراطية وبهدف حماية حقوق الغير، أو لمقتضيات الأمن العام، أو الدفاع الوطني، أو الصحة العامة، أو الآداب العامة، وذلك مع احترام التناسب بين هذه الضوابط وموجباتها …
لا يجوز لأيّ تعديل أن ينال من مكتسبات حقوق الإنسان وحرياته المضمونة في هذا الدستور. (الفصل 49) - French… Ces restrictions ne peuvent être établies que pour répondre aux exigences d’un État civil et démocratique, et en vue de sauvegarder les droits d’autrui …
Aucune révision ne peut porter atteinte aux acquis en matière de droits de l’Homme et de libertés garantis par la présente Constitution. (Art. 49)
Obligations of the State
France
- EnglishThe French people solemnly proclaim their attachment to the Rights of Man and the principles of national sovereignty as defined by the Declaration of 1789, confirmed and complemented by the Preamble to the Constitution of 1946, and to the rights and duties as defined in the Charter for the Environment of 2004.
… (1958 Constitution, Preamble) - FrenchLe peuple français proclame solennellement son attachement aux Droits de l'homme et aux principes de la souveraineté nationale tels qu'ils ont été définis par la Déclaration de 1789, confirmée et complétée par le préambule de la Constitution de 1946, ainsi qu'aux droits et devoirs définis dans la Charte de l'environnement de 2004.
… (Constitution 1958, Préambule)
Obligations of the State
Armenia
- English1. The practice of bodies operating on the basis of international human rights treaties, which have been ratified by the Republic of Armenia, shall be taken into account when interpreting the provisions of the Constitution on fundamental rights and freedoms.
2. The restrictions of fundamental rights and freedoms may not exceed the restrictions stipulated by the international treaties of the Republic of Armenia. (Art. 81) - Armenian1. Հիմնական իրավունքների և ազատությունների վերաբերյալ Սահմանադրությունում ամրագրված դրույթները մեկնաբանելիս հաշվի է առնվում Հայաստանի Հանրապետության վավերացրած՝ մարդու իրավունքների վերաբերյալ միջազգային պայմանագրերի հիման վրա գործող մարմինների պրակտիկան:
2. Հիմնական իրավունքների և ազատությունների սահմանափակումները չեն կարող գերազանցել Հայաստանի Հանրապետության միջազգային պայմանագրերով սահմանված սահմանափակումները: (Հոդված 81)
Obligations of the State
Eswatini
- EnglishWe, the people of Eswatini …Whereas it is necessary to protect and promote the fundamental rights and freedoms of ALL in our Kingdom in terms of a constitution which binds the Legislature, the Executive, the Judiciary and the other Organs and Agencies of the Government;… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
Argentina
- EnglishThe citizens of each province shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, and immunities inherent in the condition of citizen in the other provinces. … (Sec. 8)
- SpanishLos ciudadanos de cada provincia gozan de todos los derechos, privilegios e inmunidades inherentes al título de ciudadano en las demás. … (Art. 8)
Obligations of the State
Israel
- EnglishAll governmental authorities are bound to respect the rights under this Basic Law. (Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty (1992), Sec. 11)
- Hebrewכל רשות מרשויות השלטון חייבת לכבד את הזכויות שלפי חוק-יסוד זה. (חוק יסוד: כבוד האדם וחירותו (1992), סעיף 11)
Obligations of the State
Luxembourg
- English
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg …
It is founded on the principles of a State of law and respect for human rights. (Art. 2)