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Constitution of the Republic of Liberia.

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Liberia
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1986-01-06
National
Constitution

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The Constitution contains the following Chapters: I. Structure of the State; II. General Principles of National Policy; III. Fundamental Rights; IV. Citizenship; V. The Legislature; VI. The Executive; VII. The Judiciary; VIII. Political Parties and Elections; IX. Emergency Powers; X. Autonomous Public Commissions; XI. Miscellaneous; XII. Amendments; XIII. Transitional Provisions; and two Schedules. It abrogates the Constitution of 1847, which was suspended in 1980. In particular, Art. 8 of the new Constitution provides, "The Republic shall direct its policy towards ensuring for all citizens, without discrimination, opportunities for employment and livelihood under just and humane conditions, and towards promoting safety, health and welfare facilities in employment." Included in the Chapter on Fundamental Rights are a prohibition on slavery or forced labour, as defined therein (Art. 12), a guarantee of equal protection of the law (Art. 11), the right to assemble and to associate in trade unions and other organisations (Art. 17) and a provision that, "All Liberian citizens shall have equal opportunity for work and employment regardless of sex, creed, religion, ethnic background, place of origin or political affiliation, and all shall be entitled to equal pay for equal work". (Art. 18). Includes a "Simplified version" of the Constitution (20 p.).

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    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World
    Author
    Albert P. Blaustein & Gisbert H. Flanz
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry, New York
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1985-09
    Page range
    72 p.
    ISBN
    0-379-00467-4
    Monograph title
    Liberian Codes Revised
    Publisher
    Liberia Law Experts, Inc.
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1986-01-06
    Volume
    IV
    Page range
    pp. 1-58