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Vanuatu - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Representation of the People Act (Act No. 13 of 1982) (Cap. 146). -

Adoption: 1982-07-09 | VUT-1982-L-96911

Vanuatu - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Citizenship (Entitled Persons) Act [Cap 110] (Act No. 13 of 1980). -

Adoption: 1980-07-30 | VUT-1980-L-83126

1. Interpretation
2. Application by entitled person
3. Time for lodging applications
4. Registration of entitled person
5. Publication of names of registered citizens
6. Register
7. Loss of citizenship
8. Retention of certificates and extension of time for renunciation
9. Penalties

Vanuatu - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Citizenship Act [Cap 112] (Act No. 16 of 1980). -

Adoption: 1980-07-30 | VUT-1980-L-83127

Provides for citizenship by naturalization, renunciation of citizenship, and the establishment of a Citizenship Commission.

Vanuatu - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu, 1980. -

Adoption: 1980 | VUT-1980-C-44017

As amended to the Third Amendment Act, 1983. The national language is Bislama; the official languages and languages of education shall be French and English. Chapter 2 contains fundamental rights and duties, including the right to life, liberty, and protection of the law; freedom of expression, assembly, religion and movement, as well as freedom from inhuman treatment and forced labour. Duties include the duty to work in "socially useful employment and, if necessary, to create ...legitimate opportunities for such employment." Chapter 3 governs citizenship; Chapter 4 Parliament; Chapter 5 the National Council of Chiefs; Chapter 6 the Head of State (the President); and Chapter 7 the Executive (Prime Minister). The judiciary is set forth in Chapter 8, including the Supreme Court. Chapter 9 relates to the public service, including the post of an Ombudsman. Chapter 10 governs emergency powers, allowing the promulgation of measures "justifiable in a democratic society," as long as they do not derogate from the right to life and freedom from inhuman treatment and forced labour (art. 69). Chapter 12 stipulates that land belongs to indigenous custom owners. Existing law shall remain in effect (s. 93).

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. -

Adoption: 1999-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2000-03-24 | VEN-1999-C-59814

Posee un preámbulo y nueve títulos, a saber, respectivamente: Título I: Principios Fundamentales; Título II: Del espacio geográfico y la división política; Título III: De los derechos humanos y garantías, y de los deberes; Título IV: Del poder público; Título V: De la Organización del Poder Público Nacional; Título VI: Del Sistema Socio-Económico; Título VII: De la Seguridad de la Nación: Título VIII:De la protección de esta constitución; Título IX: De la Reforma Constitucional. Entre sus principios fundamentales establece que la educación y el trabajo son los procesos fundamentales para alcanzar los fines esenciales de defensa y desarrollo de la persona y su dignidad. En su artículo 79 afirma que el Estado creará oportunidades para estimular el tránsito productivo de los jóvenes hacia la vida adulta, en especial para la capacitación y acceso al primer empleo.En los artículos subsiguientes se refiere a la obligación del Estado de proveer a los beneficios de la seguridad social de los ancianos, de garantizar la equiparación de oportunidades y condiciones laborales satisfactorias a las personas con discapacidad, de garantizar el derecho a la salud a través de un sistema de seguridad social regido por los principios de gratuidad, universalidad, integralidad, equidad, integración social y solidaridad, dejando claro que el financiamiento del sistema público nacional de salud es obligación del Estado. En el artículo 87 declara que toda persona tiene derecho al trabajo y el deber de trabajar y que el Estado garantizará la adopción de las medidas necesarias para que toda persona pueda obtener ocupación productiva que le proporcione una existencia digna y le garantice el pleno ejercicio de este derecho. Por lo tanto, considera que el trabajo es un hecho social que gozará de la protección del Estado, disponiendo en la ley lo necesario para mejorar las condiciones materiales, morales e intelectuals de los trabajadores trabajadoras, obligación para cuyo cumplimiento el Estado establece determinados principios. Garantiza también la equidad e igualdad de hombres y mujeres en el ejercicio del derecho al trabajo. Desde el artículo 90 al 97 se prescriben distintos aspectos de los derechos de los trabajadores. Por último, el capítulo VII hace especial mención a los derechos de los pueblos indígenas.

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 2183, por el cual se restituyen en todo el territorio nacional, a partir de la publicación del presente decreto, las garantías consagradas en el artículo 60, ordinales 1, 2, 6 y 10 y los artículos 62, 71 y 115 de la Constitución de la República.

Adoption: 1992-04-09 | VEN-1992-R-29393

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 2097, mediante el cual se restituyen, a partir de la publicación del presente Decreto en todo el Territorio nacional, las garantías consagradas en los artículos 64, 66 y 92 de la Constitución.

Adoption: 1992-02-13 | VEN-1992-R-28783

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 2086, por el que se suspenden en todo el territorio nacional las garantías contenidas en los artículos 60, ordinales 1o., 2o., 6o. y 10o.; 62; 64; 71; 92 y 115 de la Constitución.

Adoption: 1992-02-04 | VEN-1992-R-28778

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Acuerdo del Congreso de la República de Venezuela, por el que se autoriza el decreto núm. 2086, que contempla la suspensión de las garantías previstas en los artículos 60, ordinales 1o., 2o., 6o. y 10o; 62; 64; 66; 71; 92 y 115 de la Constitución.

Adoption: 1992-02-04 | VEN-1992-L-28779

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitución de la República de Venezuela

Adoption: 1961-01-23 | VEN-1961-C-44106

Se reafirma la organización federal del Estado. Los Municipios constituyen la unidad política primaria y autónoma dentro de la organización nacional. El Capítulo III del Título III enuncia los derechos individuales y el Capítulo IV del mismo título los derechos sociales. El art. 76 establece que todos tienen derecho a la protección de la salud, el art. 77 que el Estado propenderá a mejorar las condiciones de vida de la población campesina, el art. 78 consagra el derecho a la educación y los artículos 84 a 94 enuncian normas de protección al trabajador: Todos tienen derecho al trabajo, el trabajo será objeto de protección especial, todos los trabajadores disfrutarán de descanso semanal remunerado y de vacaciones pagas en conformidad con la ley, la ley garantizará igual salario para igual trabajo, sin discriminación alguna, fijará la participación que debe corresponder a los trabajadores en los beneficios de la empresa, etc. Se consagra el derecho de huelga, la protección especial a la mujer y al menor trabajadores, etc. La ley favorecerá el desarrollo de las relaciones colectivas de trabajo y establecerá el ordenamiento adecuado para las negociaciones colectivas; los sindicatos de trabajadores y los de patronos no estarán sometidos a otros requisitos para su existencia y funcionamiento que los que establezca la ley con el objeto de asegurar la mejor realización de sus funciones propias y garantizar los derechos de sus miembros.

Viet Nam - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution 2013 (Hien phap 2013) -

Adoption: 2013-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | VNM-2013-C-94490

The Constitution contains 11 chapters and 120 Articles.

Preamble
Chapter I - The Political Regime
Chapter II - Human Rights, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens
Chapter III - Economic, Social, Cultural, Education, Science, Technology and Environment
Chapter IV - National Defense
Chapter V - National Assembly
Chapter VI - National President
Chapter VII - The Government
Chapter VIII - The People's Councils and the People's Committees
Chapter IX - Local Governments
Chapter X - Constitutional Council, National Council Election, State Audit
Chapter XI - Effect of the Constitution and the Constitutional Amendments

Viet Nam - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 1992. -

Adoption: 1992-04-15 | VNM-1992-C-33016

Provides for the political, economic, cultural, social, national defense and security systems, as well as the basic rights and duties of citizens and the structure and the organizational and operational principles of various state agencies. It institutionalizes the system of relations by which the party is the leader, the people the master and the state the manager.

Yemen - Constitutional law - Constitution

The Constitution of the Republic of Yemen [consolidated version]. -

Adoption: 1991-05-16 | YEM-1992-C-29413

Consists of 5 Parts and 159 Articles. Article 1 defines the Republic of Yemen as an "Arab Islamic State" in which, according to Article 2 "Islam is the religion of the State" and the Shari'a is to be the foundation of the legal system and the legislation. Article 5 states that the political system shall be established on a political pluralism and multi-party basis. Part Two concerns the basic rights and obligations of citizens. Article 40 provides that all citizens are to be equal in rights and duties. In Article 57, the right to form associations and to be a member of political, professional, scientific, social and cultural associations and unions is acknowledged but this is done "to serve the objectives of the Constitution". Part Three regulates the distribution of State powers. Part Four governs the emblem, flag and national anthem of the Republic and Part Five concerns amendment to the Constitution and general provisions.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Electoral Commission of Zambia Act [No. 25 of 2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-06-07 | ZMB-2016-L-104403

An Act to provide for the membership, functions, operations and financial management of the Electoral Commission of Zambia; repeal and replace the Electoral Commission Act, 1996; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Electoral Process Act, 2016 [No. 35 of 2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-06-07 | ZMB-2016-L-104404

An Act to provide for a comprehensive process for a general election; provide for the conduct of elections by the Electoral Commission of Zambia and empower the Commission to make regulations in matters relating to elections; provide for the registration of voters and the keeping of voters registers; prescribe the procedures for nominations for elections; provide for the role of presiding officers, election officers and conflict management officers; prescribe the procedure for voting during an election; provide for the accreditation and roles of observers and monitors; criminalise corrupt practices and other illegal practices related to elections and provide for penalties in connection with an election; provide for election petitions and the hearing and determination of applications relating to a general election; provide for voter education; prescribe the electoral code of conduct; repeal and replace the Electoral Act, 2006; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitutional Court Act, 2016 [No. 8 of 2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-05-03 | ZMB-2016-L-104398

An Act to provide for the procedure of the Constitutional Court; prescribe the powers of the Court; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitution of Zambia Act [No. 1 of 2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-01-05 | ZMB-2016-L-101348

An Act to provide for the printing and publication of the Constitution; to provide for the savings and transitional provisions of existing State organs, State institutions, administrations, offices, institutions and laws; to provide for the savings of succession to assets, rights, liabilities, obligations and legal proceedings; and to provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 2015 [No. 2 of 2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-01-05 | ZMB-2016-L-101349

Zambia - Constitutional law - Constitution

Draft Constitution of the Republic of Zambia. -

Adoption: 2012-03-30 | ZMB-2012-C-90112

The first draft of the Constitution was made public on the 30th of April 2012 for the purposes of allowing 40 days for public consultations. The draft Constitution incorporates social, economic, cultural, religious and environmental rights in Part V entitle Bill of Rights. These rights include, inter alia, the right to be free from forced labour, freedom of association and the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, lock out and petition, gender equality, rights and protection for young persons and disabled person, as well as a specific provision on labour relations.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

National Constitutional Conference Act, 2010 [No. 5 of 2010]. -

Adoption: 2010-04-16 | Date of end of application: 2010-08-31 | ZMB-2010-L-86260

Makes amendments to the National Constitutional Conference Act, 2007, articles 22-25, 32 and inserts a new article 34 concerning the running of the Conference and its dissolution.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 20 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-08-31 | ZMB-2009-L-82359

Amends section 117 of the Constitution concerning duties of the Minister of Finance and adds a new section 118A concerning planning and budgeting legislation.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 18 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-05-28 | ZMB-1996-C-50029

Provides significant amendments to the Zambian Constitution. A new Preamble recognizes the equal worth of men and women and defines Zambia as a "Christian nation" with freedom of religion. Removes the entitlement from Art. 6 which allows a person married to a Zambian to apply to be registered as a citizen. Amendments to Part IV (The Executive) stricten the requirements to be President and broaden the powers of the National Assembly with regard to removing the President on grounds of incapacity. Also makes amendments to Parts V and VI, which regard the Legislature and the Judiciary respectively. The Act also inserts a number of new Parts into the Constitution. Inter alia, a new Part VII provides for the Defence Force, Police Force, Prison Service, and the Security Intelligence Service. Part VIII provides for local government. Part IX set forth principles of state policy and duties of citizens. The State shall endeavour to provide employment for the population and social benefits for the aged, the disabled, and other disadvantaged persons. The State shall also recognise the right to fair labour practices and safe and healthy working conditions. Part XII provides for an autonomous Human Rights Commission.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitutional Offices (Emoluments) Act, Cap. 263 (No. 41 of 1993). -

Adoption: 1993-12-24 | ZMB-1993-L-107966

An Act to provide for revised salaries for holders of offices to which Article 105 of the Constitution applies; to repeal the Constitutional Offices (Emoluments) Act, 1992; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zambia - Constitutional law - Constitution

The Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (No.1 of 1991) -

Adoption: 1991-08-30 | Date of entry into force: 1991-08-24 | ZMB-1991-C-26620

This Constitution is divided into 9 Parts. Part III provides for protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Part VI concerns the Judicature. Other Parts are entitled National Sovereignty and the State, Citizenship, the Executive, the Legislature, Finance, and Service Commissions. Consolidated version available.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Act, 2021 (No. 2 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-01-01 | ZWE-2021-L-114000

The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Act (2021) makes certain changes to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act (2013). Sections subject to amendments are as follows: 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 101, 104, 124, 180, 186, 199, 259, 268, 269, 271, 272, 277, 327, 332 and 341. Changes are regarding the provisions related to the President and Vice-Presidents, internal governance and juridical procedures, national prosecuting authority, civil service and other.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Maintenance of Peace and Order Act [Chapter 11:23]. -

Adoption: 2019-11-15 | ZWE-2019-L-109609

AN ACT to make provision for the maintenance of peace, order and security in Zimbabwe; to repeal the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013. -

Adoption: 2013-05-22 | ZWE-2013-C-93498

This Act repeals and replaces the existing Constitution of 1979. Its sets out the new Constitution in the Schedule to the Act.

Chapter 1 - Founding Provisions
Chapter 2 - National Objectives
Chapter 3 - Citizenship
Chapter 4 - Declaration of Rights
Part 1: Application and Interpretation of Chapter 4
Part 2: Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
Part 3: Elaboration of Certain Rights
Part 4: Enforcement of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
Part 5: Limitation of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
Chapter 5 - The Executive
Chapter 6 - The Legislature
Chapter 7 - Elections
Chapter 8 - The Judiciary and Courts
Chapter 9 - Principles of Public Administration and Leadership
Chapter 10 - Civil Service
Chapter 11 - Security Services
Chapter 12 - Independent Commissions Supporting Democracy
Chapter 13 - Institutions to Combat Corruption and Crime
Chapter 14 - Provincial and Local Government
Chapter 15 - Traditional Leaders
Chapter 16 - Agricultural Land
Chapter 17 - Finance
Chapter 18 - General and Supplementary Provisions

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 19) Act, 2008. -

Adoption: 2008 | Date of entry into force: 2009-02-13 | ZWE-2008-C-84787

Makes a large number of amendments to the Constitution. In particular replaces Chapter II concerning citizenship; section 18 concerning public offer's functions to observe and uphold the law; section 23 concerning political rights; section 31G concerning the oath for members of Cabinet; section 41 concerning tenure of seats of members;
section 57 concerning standing orders; sections 61 and 61A are repealed; section 109 concerning general provisions as to commissions; New Chapter XB is inserted concerning Other Independent Commissions; sections 108A and 108B are repealed; section 113 concerning interpretation; section 114 concerning transitional provisions.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 17) Act, 2005. -

Adoption: 2005-09-16 | ZWE-2005-C-72087

Inserts new section 16A "Agricultural land acquired for resettlement and other purposes", a new section 33 on the Parliament and adds a new Part 2 in Chapter V entitled "The Senate".

Amends sections 22 on "protection of freedom of movement", 23 on "protection from discrimination on the grounds of race, etc.", 31F on "vote of no confidence in Government", 38, 40, 40B, 41, 45 to 47, 52, 54, 61, 91, 113 and Schedules 3, 4 and 7.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13]. -

Adoption: 2004-01-21 | ZWE-2004-L-85404

Provides for the Registrar General of Voters and constituency registrars. Makes provision for the registration of voters and for the lodging of objections thereto. Provides for the preparation, compilation and maintenance of voters rolls as well as the functions of the
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission with respect to observers. Prescribes the residence qualifications of voters and the procedure for the nomination and election of candidates to and the filling in of vacancies in Parliament as well as the elections to the office of the President and local authority elections. Contain offences and penalties, and provides for the prevention of electoral malpractices in connection with elections. Establishes the Electoral Court and provide for its functions and make provision for the hearing and determination of election petitions.

Repeals the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:01].

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitution Amendment Act (No. 16 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-04-06 | ZWE-2000-L-57551

Amends the Constitution, providing for the compulsory acquisition of land and the creation of an Anti-Corruption Commission.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Preservation of the Constitutional Government (Repeal) Act, 1999 (No. 7 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999 | ZWE-1999-L-57571

Repeals the Preservation of Constitutional Government Act.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 15) Act, 1998.

Adoption: 1998 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-30 | ZWE-1998-C-51619

Amends definition of "special court" in s. 4(a) of Article 92 and dates of the fiscal year.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Ombudsman Amendment Act, 1997 (No. 4 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997 | ZWE-1997-L-47401

Amends provisions of the Ombudsman Act (Chapter 10:18) regarding jurisdiction of the Ombudsman.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 14) Act, 1996.

Adoption: 1996 | ZWE-1996-C-45808

Amends provisions of the Zimbabwe Constitution regarding definition of citizenship, especially for persons born outside of wedlock or adopted children. Also amends certain provisions relating to civil rights. A new preamble to section 11 provides for limitations on certain protections in the public interest; an amendment to section 23 prohibits discrimination based on sex unless such an action would be in the interest of defence, safety, or "public morality."

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 8) Act, 1989

Adoption: 1994-02 | ZWE-1994-C-36983

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 12) Act, 1993

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-C-36987

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 13) Act, 1993

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-C-36988

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 12) Act, 1993.

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-C-42862

Contains various amendments relating to the police force, defence force and prison service.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rural District Councils (Election) Regulations, 1992 (S.I. No. 392 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-13 | ZWE-1992-R-31953

Provides for rules in respect of nomination of candidates, procedure before commencement of poll, procedure at poll, voting by post, procedure after close of poll and elections in commercial wards.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 10) Act, 1990

Adoption: 1990 | ZWE-1990-C-36985

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 11) Act, 1990

Adoption: 1990 | ZWE-1990-C-36986

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 9) Act, 1989

Adoption: 1989 | ZWE-1989-C-36984

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 6) Act, 1987 (No. 15 of 1987)

Adoption: 1987 | Date of entry into force: 1987-09-21 | ZWE-1987-C-36981

Provisions in respect to elections.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 7) Act, 1987 (No. 23 of 1987)

Adoption: 1987 | ZWE-1987-C-36982

Substitutes Chapter IV relating to the executive.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 5) Act 1985.

Adoption: 1985 | ZWE-1985-C-1574

Act to amend the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Amends ss. 35, 40, 61, 70 and 87 and inserts a new s. 111A in the Constitution promulgated in 1979.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Zimbabwe Constitution Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1600 of the United Kingdom). -

Adoption: 1979-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 1980-04-18 | ZWE-1979-C-492

Schedule: Constitution of Zimbabwe. Consolidation available.