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DMA-1991-C-43389
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Commonwealth of Dominica Constitution Order 1978 (S.I. No. 1027 of 1978) [consolidated version].
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Dominica
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1978
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Sets out the Constitution. Chapter I outlines fundamental rights and freedoms, including the right to life (the death penalty is prohibited by art. 3), the right to property, freedom from forced labour and discrimination due to race and sex (art. 13), and the freedom of expression, assembly, and movement. There shall be no derogation from articles 3 and 13 under emergency laws (art. 14). Chapter II outlines the responsibilities of the President, who holds a term of 5 years. Chapter III governs the election of Parliament; Chapter IV relates to executive ministries. Provisions relating to the public service, including appointment and dismissal procedures, are outlined in Chapter VI. Chapter VII relates to citizenship. Chapter VIII provides a High Court with jurisdiction over constitutional matters, and regulates other aspects of the judiciary. Chapter IX creates a Parliamentary Commissioner, with the purpose of investigating complaints against government bodies.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1978-11-03
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Electronic region
Electronic source title
Constitution as amended up to 1984 (in English)
Author
Political Database of the Americas
Publisher
Georgetown University
Country
United States of America
URL
http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Dominica/dominica78.html
Electronic source title
Constitution on-line (as amended to 1984)
Author
Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica
URL
http://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap1-01-sch1.pdf
File
DMA43389.pdf (PDF)
Monograph region
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
Author
Albert P. Blaustein, Gisbert H. Flanz
Publisher
Oceana Publications
Place of publication
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Country
United States of America
Date
1997-03
Page range
111 p.