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| 2009-08-28 | ETH-2009-L-85137 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Electoral Code of Conduct for Political Parties (No. 662/2009).
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2009-08-28, No. 8, pp. 5161-5186
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-04)
Provides for "an electoral code of conduct for political parties, candidates, members and supporters of political parties to ensure that subsequent elections which draw lessons from previous elections are transparent, free, legitimate, fair, peaceful, democratic and acceptable by the people" (Preamble).
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| 2009-02-13 | ETH-2009-L-85147 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Charities and Societies Proclamation No.621/2009.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2009-02-13, No. 25, pp. 4521-4566  (PDF)
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-04)
Regulates the establishment and running of all charities and societies defined as "charities and societies that are formed under the laws of Ethiopia, all of whose members are Ethiopians, generate income from Ethiopia and wholly controlled by Ethiopians. However, they may be deemed as Ethiopian Charities or Ethiopian Societies if they use not more than ten percent of their funds which is received from foreign sources" (section 2(2)).
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| 2008-09-24 | ETH-2008-L-85150 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
The Revised Political Parties Registration Proclamation No.
573/2008.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2008-09-24, No. 62, pp. 4282-4312
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-04)
Provides for the rights and duties of citizens when forming political parties and acting as members of political parties, and as well as basic principles to be followed by political
parties to enable them to act upon having legal personality. Also provides for the manner by which political parties able to act by forming union or front or coalition.
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Repealed text(s):
1994-01-28 (ETH-1994-L-71633)
Political Parties Registration Amendment Proclamation (No. 82 of 1994).
1993-04-15 (ETH-1993-L-35191)
Political Parties Registration Proclamation No. 46/1993. |
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| 2007-07-23 | ETH-2007-L-85199 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Broadcasting Service Proclamation No. 533/2007.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2007-07-23, 13th Year, No. 39, pp. 3633-3654
Act on-line, Refworld, United Nations Refugee Agency (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-09)
Regulates the broadcasting sector and defines the rights and obligations of persons who undertake broadcasting service.
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| 2005-10-11 | ETH-2005-L-85198 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 471/2005.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2005-11-17, 12th Year, No. 1, pp. 3276-3304
Act on-line, Refworld, United Nations Refugee Agency (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-09)
Redefines the organization, powers and duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
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Basic text(s):
1994-12-08 (ETH-1994-C-41544)
The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. |
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| 2002-12-03 | ETH-2002-L-85156 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 299/2002.
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Provides for measures to make environmental impact assessments.
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Related text(s):
2002-12-03 (ETH-2002-L-85155)
Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation No.300/2002.
2002-10-31 (ETH-2002-L-85158)
Environmental Protection Organs Establishment Proclamation No.
295/2002. |
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| 2002-12-03 | ETH-2002-L-85155 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation No.300/2002.
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Provides measures to protect the environment through the elimination or, when not possible the mitigation of the impact of pollutants.
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Related text(s):
2002-12-03 (ETH-2002-L-85156)
Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 299/2002.
2002-10-31 (ETH-2002-L-85158)
Environmental Protection Organs Establishment Proclamation No.
295/2002. |
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| 2002-10-31 | ETH-2002-L-85158 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Environmental Protection Organs Establishment Proclamation No.
295/2002.
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Establishes the Environmental Protection Authority, sets out its duties and responsibilities.
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Related text(s):
2002-12-03 (ETH-2002-L-85155)
Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation No.300/2002.
2002-12-03 (ETH-2002-L-85156)
Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 299/2002. |
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| 1999-01-21 | ETH-1999-L-70044 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
International Labour Organization Conventions Ratification Proclamation No. 152/1999
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Provides for the ratification of the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181); the Abolition of Forced labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105); the Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100); and the Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138).
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| 1998-12-01 | ETH-1998-R-53195 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Federal Courts (Amendment) Proclamation No. 138/1998.
Negarit Gazeta, 1998-12-01, No. 15, pp. 908-910
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Amends the Federal Courts Proclamation No. 25/1996.
Date of entry into force: 1998-12-01
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Amended text(s):
1996-02-15 (ETH-1996-L-47322)
Federal Courts Proclamation (No. 25 of 1996). |
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| 1998-11-24 | ETH-1998-R-53198 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Amendment) Proclamation No. 134/1998.
Negarit Gazeta, 1998-11-24, No. 12, pp. 893-894
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Amends provisions of the Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 4 of 1995 which provide for responsibilities in administering foreign development aid and loans, internal and external loans and government debt, and fiscal policy.
Date of entry into force: 1998-11-24
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| 1997-11-25 | ETH-1997-R-53189 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Justice and Legal System Research Institute Establishment Council of Ministers Regulation. (No. 22 of 1997).
Negarit Gazeta, 1997-11-25, No. 8, pp. 653-666
Establishes the Justice and Legal System Research Institute whose purpose is to review existing laws with a view to revising and consolidating them, and to publish and distribute legal information.
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| 1997-03-06 | ETH-1997-R-53192 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Office of the Federal Auditor General Establishment Proclamation (No. 68 of 1997).
Negarit Gazeta, 1997-03-06, No. 26, pp. 385-391
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| 1996-02-15 | ETH-1996-L-47322 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Federal Courts Proclamation (No. 25 of 1996).
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 1996-02-15, Year 2, No. 13, pp. 129-139
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Sets forth the jurisdictions of the federal courts, including the Federal Supreme Court, the Federal High Court, and the Federal First Instance Court. Also provides for the structure and administration of federal courts. The Supreme Court, High Court, and First Instance Courts shall have a Civil division, a Criminal Division, and a Labour Division.
Date of entry into force: 1996-02-15
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Amending text(s):
1998-12-01 (ETH-1998-R-53195)
Federal Courts (Amendment) Proclamation No. 138/1998. |
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| 1996-02-15 | ETH-1996L-47321 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Federal Judicial Administration Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 24 of 1996).
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 1996-02-15, Year 2, No. 12, pp. 125-128
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Establishes the Federal Judicial Administration Commission with the function of selecting candidates for judgeships and to issue Disciplinary and Code of Conduct Rules for federal judges.
Date of entry into force: 1996-02-15
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| 1995-10-26 | ETH-1995-L-47318 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
House of Peoples' Representatives Legislative Procedure Proclamation (No. 14 of 1995).
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 1995-08-26, Year 1, No. 2, pp. 88-91
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Date of entry into force: 1995-10-26
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| 1995-08-23 | ETH-1995-L-47314 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 4 of 1995).
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 1995-08-23, Year 1, No. 4, pp. 43-57
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Sets forth the powers and duties of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. Provides for the establishment of government ministries, including the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The Ministry shall, inter alia, draft labour legislation, determine workplace safety and health standards, assist in dispute settlement and collective bargaining, and undertake studies relating to labour and social matters.
Date of entry into force: 1995-08-23
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Implementing text(s):
1996-07-04 (ETH-1996-R-52395)
Investment Incentives Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 7 of 1996) |
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| 1995-08-22 | ETH-1995-L-70953 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Federal Negarit Gazeta Establishment Proclamation. Proclamation No. 3/1995
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 1995-08-22, Year 1, No. 3, pp. 41-42
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Provides that all laws of the Federal government shall be published therein. It will be a bilingual document(i.e. Amharic and English). The Amharic version shall prevail in case of discrepancy between the two versions.
Date of entry into force: 1995-08-22
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| 1995-03-29 | ETH-1995-L-44234 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Proclamation to Make the Electoral Law of Ethiopia Conform with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (No. 119 of 1995).
Negarit Gazeta, 1995-03-29, No. 20, pp. 201-202
Candidates applying for registration shall be given priority on the basis of the number of endorsement signatures they have received.
Date of entry into force: 1995-03-16
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Amended text(s):
1995-02-23 (ETH-1995-L-44232)
Proclamation to make the Electoral Law of Ethiopia conform with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (No. 111 of 1995). |
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| 1994-04-01 | ETH-1994-R-37021 |
Ethiopia
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Definition of the Procedure for Electoral Execution and Determination of Decisions National Electoral Board Regulations (No. 1 of 1994).
Negarit Gazeta, 1994-04-01, pp. 381-400
Regulations to define the procedure for electoral execution and determination of decisions.
Date of entry into force: 1994-01-25
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Basic text(s):
1993-08-23 (ETH-1993-L-35190)
Electoral Law of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 64 of 1993). |
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| 1993-08-23 | ETH-1993-L-35190 |
Ethiopia
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Electoral Law of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 64 of 1993).
Negarit Gazeta, 1993-08-23, No. 56, pp. 442-458
Establishes a National Electoral Board, inter alia, to conduct elections, to issue regulations and directives necessary for conducting elections and to confirm and announce election results. Provides that elections held in Ethiopia shall be based on free, direct and equal popular suffrage.
Date of entry into force: 1993-08-23
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Basic text(s):
1991-07-22 (ETH-1991-C-27666)
Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1 |
Repealing text(s):
1995-02-23 (ETH-1995-L-44232)
Proclamation to make the Electoral Law of Ethiopia conform with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (No. 111 of 1995). |
Implementing text(s):
1994-04-01 (ETH-1994-R-37021)
Definition of the Procedure for Electoral Execution and Determination of Decisions National Electoral Board Regulations (No. 1 of 1994). |
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| 1993-08-08 | ETH-1993-L-33400 |
Ethiopia
General provisions | |
Independence of the Administration of Justice Proclamation (No. 23 of 1992).
Negarit Gazeta, 1992-08-08, No. 19, pp. 113-118
Proclaims the independence of the judiciary, and establishes open Court hearings except when dangerous for public peace and security and public order and morality. Creates an independent administrative body, the Judicial Administration Commission, to select and appoint judges and registrars. Judges are to have tenure that may be terminated only in specified and limited circumstances. Repeals the Judicial Administration Commission Re-establishment Proclamation No. 53 of 1975.
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| 1989-09-01 | ETH-1989-L-26736 |
Ethiopia
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Social Courts Establishment Proclamation (No. 37 of 1989).
Negarit Gazeta, 1989-10-16, Vol. 49, No. 5, pp. 58-67
This is a Proclamation of President Mengistu Hailemariam. Part 1 establishes a system of social courts and maintains the independence of the judiciary. Part 2 provides for the election of judges and their terms of office. Part 3 specifies the jurisdiction of the social courts and Part 4 describes court procedures.
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| 1998-11-10 | ETH-1998-C-85164 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Office of the President Establishment Proclamation No. 131/1998.
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 1998-11-10, No. 6, pp. 862-864
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Establishes the Office of the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
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| 1995-08-22 | ETH-1995-L-47313 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Declaration of the Establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 2/1995.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 1995-08-22, Year 1, No. 2, pp. 39-40
Establishes the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia as of 21 August 1995.
Date of entry into force: 1995-08-22
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Repealed text(s):
1991-07-22 (ETH-1991-C-27666)
Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1 |
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| 1995-08-21 | ETH-1995-C-47312 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 1 of 1995).
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 1995-08-21, Year 1, No. 1, pp. 1-38
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 2011-09, Oxford University Press, New York, USA
Constitution on-line, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (PDF in English) (consulted on 2009-12-10)
Constitution on-line, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa (consulted on 2009-12-17)
Puts into effect the Constitution of 1994 as of 21 August 1995. Full text of the Constitution is attached.
Date of entry into force: 1995-08-21
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Basic text(s):
1994-12-08 (ETH-1994-C-41544)
The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. |
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| 1995-02-23 | ETH-1995-L-44232 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Proclamation to make the Electoral Law of Ethiopia conform with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (No. 111 of 1995).
Negarit Gazeta, 1995-02-23, No. 9, pp. 148-165
Governs functions and powers of the National Election Board, regional election boards, and election procedures.
Date of entry into force: 1995-02-23
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Repealed text(s):
1993-08-23 (ETH-1993-L-35190)
Electoral Law of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 64 of 1993). |
Amending text(s):
1995-03-29 (ETH-1995-L-44234)
Proclamation to Make the Electoral Law of Ethiopia Conform with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (No. 119 of 1995). |
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| 1994-12-08 | ETH-1994-C-41544 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1995-08, Gisbert Flanz, ed., Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, 67 p.
Constitution, Refworld, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) (PDF) (consulted on 2012-03-27)
Consists of 11 Chapters and 106 Articles. Chapter 3 contains provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms. These include: the prohibition of pardons for persons accused of crimes against humanity (Art. 28); the right to freedom of opinion and assembly (Art. 29 and 30); the rights of women to remedial and affirmative measures designed to promote their well-being, including maternity leave with full pay (Art. 35); the rights of nationalities and peoples, including the right to secession (Art. 39); and labour rights, including the right to strike. Chapter 6 establishes two Federal Councils: the Council of Peoples' Representatives and the Federal Council. Chapters 7 and 8 set forth provisions relating to the powers of the President and the Prime Minister. Chapter 9 outlines the responsibilities of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court and the Judicial Administration Commission.
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Repealed text(s):
1991-07-22 (ETH-1991-C-27666)
Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1 |
Implementing text(s):
2005-10-11 (ETH-2005-L-85198)
Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 471/2005.
1995-08-21 (ETH-1995-C-47312)
Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 1 of 1995). |
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| 1992-08-18 | ETH-1992-L-34098 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Constitutional Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 24 of 1992).
Negarit Gazeta, 1992-08-18, No. 20, pp. 119-123
Establishes a Constitutional Commission with responsibility for preparing and submitting a draft constitution.
Date of entry into force: 1992-08-18
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Basic text(s):
1991-07-22 (ETH-1991-C-27666)
Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1 |
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| 1991-07-22 | ETH-1991-C-27666 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1
Negarit Gazeta, 1991-07-22, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 1-5
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1993-06, Selassie, A.G., Oceana Publ., Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, 22 p.
The Charter of the Transitional Government proclaims the protection of human rights "without any limitation whatsoever" and the right of self-determination for all peoples and nationalities. The Charter also provides for the structure and composition of the Transitional Government and sets forth the transitional programme, which includes the instruction to the Council of Representatives for the creation of a Constitutional Commission and a provision for the election of a National Assembly based on a new Constitution. Available in English.
Date of entry into force: 1991-07-22
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Repealing text(s):
1995-08-22 (ETH-1995-L-47313)
Declaration of the Establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 2/1995.
1994-12-08 (ETH-1994-C-41544)
The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. |
Implementing text(s):
1994-12-22 (ETH-1994-L-37024)
Radiation Protection Proclamation (No. 79 of 1993).
1994-03-14 (ETH-1994-L-37022)
Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 91 of 1994).
1994-02-17 (ETH-1994-L-52400)
Ethiopian Privatization Agency Establishment Proclamation (No. 87 of 1994).
1993-08-23 (ETH-1993-L-35190)
Electoral Law of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 64 of 1993).
1993-04-15 (ETH-1993-L-35191)
Political Parties Registration Proclamation No. 46/1993.
1992-08-27 (ETH-1992-L-35192)
Public Enterprises Proclamation (No. 25 of 1992).
1992-08-18 (ETH-1992-L-34098)
Constitutional Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 24 of 1992). |
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| 1987-09-17 | ETH-1987-L-6719 |
Ethiopia
Constitutional law | |
Proclamation to Establish the Supreme Court of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (No. 9 of 1987).
Negarit Gazeta, 1987-09-17, Vol. 47, No. 9, p. 90-97
Issued under the Constitution of 12 Sept. 1987.
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| 2006-06-29 | ETH-2006-L-74476 |
Ethiopia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Labour (Amendment) Proclamation No. 494/2006
Federal negarit Gazeta, 2006-06-29, No. 30, pp. 3422-3424
Amends Article 3 (scope of application), Article 39 (severance pay and compensation), Article 130 (procedure for collective bargaining). Replaces Article 185 on common offences.
Date of entry into force: 2006-06-29
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| 2004-02-26 | ETH-2003-L-67274 |
Ethiopia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Labour Proclamation No. 377/2003.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2004-02-26, No. 12, pp. 2453- 2504
Proclamation on-line, Doing Business, World Bank (consulted on 2009-12-10)
Proclamation on-line in English, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-25)
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Part 1: General (short title, definitions and scope)
Part 2: Employment relations (contract of employment, termination of employment, home work contract, contract of apprenticeship)
Part 3: Wages (determination and payment)
Part 4: Hours of work, weekly rest and pubic holidays
Part 5: Leave (annual leave, leave for family events, union leave, leave for special puposes, sick leave)
Part 6: Working conditions of women and young workers (general provisions, minimum age -14 years -, maternity leave, limits of hours of work and night and overtime for young workers)
Part 7: Occupational safety, health and working environment (preventive measures, occupational injuries, degree of disablement, employment accident benefits)
Part 8: Collective relations (trade unions and employers associations and collective agreements)
Part 9: Labour dispute (definitions, labour courts, conciliation, the Labour Relations Board, strike and lock-out)
Part 10: Period of limitation and priority of claims
Part 11: Enforcement of labour law (labour administration, employment service, labour inspection)
Part 12: Penalty and transitory provisions
Repeals the Labour proclamation No. 42/1993 (as amended).
Date of entry into force: 2004-02-26
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Repealed text(s):
1993-01-20 (ETH-1993-L-31977)
Labour Proclamation (No. 42 of 1993). |
Amending text(s):
2009-08-06 (ETH-2009-L-85145)
Employment Exchange Services Proclamation No. 632/2009.
2006-06-29 (ETH-2006-L-74476)
Labour (Amendment) Proclamation No. 494/2006 |
Related text(s):
2011-06-24 (ETH-2011-L-89585)
Private Organization Employees Pension Proclamation
No. 715/2011.
2010-08-19 (ETH-2010-L-89591)
Social Health Insurance Proclamation No.690/2010. |
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| 2009-06-30 | ETH-2009-L-85142 |
Ethiopia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Civil Code As Amended Proclamation No. 639/2009.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2009-06-30, No. 46, pp. 4748-4749
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-04)
The following new sub-article (3) is added under Article 1723 of the 1960 Ethiopian Civil Code.
"3) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article (1) of this Article, a contract of mortgage concluded to provide security to a loan extended by a bank or a micro-financing institution may not require to be registered by a court or a notary."
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Amended text(s):
1960-05-05 (ETH-1960-L-52399)
Civil Code Proclamation No. 165/1960. |
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| 2003-04-17 | ETH-2003-L-70914 |
Ethiopia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Trade Practice Proclamation No. 329/2003.
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 2003-04-17, Year 9, No. 49, pp. 2152-2159
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Contains 31 provisions with four parts.
1 - General provisions: definitions, objective, scope of application, and exceptions
2 - Anti-competitive practices: prohibition, authorization, registration, cancellation, unfair competition, and abuse of market dominance
3 - Investigation Commission: establishment, composition, meetings, powers, appeal, and duties of the secretariat
4 - Miscellaneous provisions: indication of prices of goods, labels of goods, distribution of basic goods and services, issuing and keeping of receipts, penalties, assessment of fines and effective dates
Date of entry into force: 2003-04-17
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| 2000-07-04 | ETH-2000-L-70033 |
Ethiopia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Revised Family Code Proclamation No. 213/2000.
Federal Negarit Gazeta Extraordinary Issue, 2000, 1
Proclamation on-line, Refworld, United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Legislation on-line, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2012-03-27)
Regulates marriage, paternity and maternity, adoption and the guardianship of minors.
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Related text(s):
1960-05-05 (ETH-1960-L-52399)
Civil Code Proclamation No. 165/1960. |
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| 1997-02-27 | ETH-1997-L-85167 |
Ethiopia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Civil Code (Amendment) Proclamation No. 65/1997.
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 1997-02-27, No. 23, pp. 359-360
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Adds new sub-articles (3)-(6) after article 2851(2) as well as new sub-articles (3)-(6) after article 3060(2) concerning concerning bank loans.
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Amended text(s):
1960-05-05 (ETH-1960-L-52399)
Civil Code Proclamation No. 165/1960. |
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| 1960-05-05 | ETH-1960-L-52399 |
Ethiopia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Civil Code Proclamation No. 165/1960.
Negarit Gazeta Extraordinary Issue, 1960-05-05, Year 19, No. 2, 583p.
Code on-line, Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia, Ethiopia (consulted on 2009-12-10)
Enacts the codified text of the civil law. The text of the Civil Code is attached. Title XVI (sections 2512-2697) sets out ground rules regarding the conditions of formation, execution and termination of contracts of employment and enumerates the rights and obligations of the parties with regard to work, wages, safety precautions and holidays. The section also contains special provisions on contracts for particular kinds of work (apprenticeship, trial periods, domestic servants, agricultural work) hiring for intellectual work, medical or hospital contracts, contracts of innkeepers and publishing contracts. The Code survived the revolutionary regime of 1994-1991 and remains in force relatively unamended.
Date of entry into force: 1960-09-11
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Amending text(s):
2009-06-30 (ETH-2009-L-85142)
Civil Code As Amended Proclamation No. 639/2009.
1997-02-27 (ETH-1997-L-85167)
Civil Code (Amendment) Proclamation No. 65/1997. |
Related text(s):
2000-07-04 (ETH-2000-L-70033)
Revised Family Code Proclamation No. 213/2000. |
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| 2011-02-11 | ETH-2011-L-89590 |
Ethiopia
Criminal and penal law | |
Protection of Witnesses and Whistleblowers of Criminal Offences Proclamation No.699/2010.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2011-02-11, No. 16, pp. 5717-5735 (PDF)
Establishes a legal framework for the protection of persons who denounce criminal activities.
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| 2009-08-28 | ETH-2009-L-85140 |
Ethiopia
Criminal and penal law | |
Anti-Terrorism Proclamation No.652/2009.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2009-08-28, No. 57, pp. 4827-4842
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-04)
Part One - General
Part Two - Terrorism and Related Crimes
Part Three - Preventive and Investigative Measures
Part Four - Evidentiary and Procedural Rules
Part Five - Measures to Control Terrorist Organizations and Property
Part Six - Institutions that Follow-up Cases of Terrorism
Part Seven - Miscellaneous Provisions
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| 2005 | ETH-2005-L-70993 |
Ethiopia
Criminal and penal law | |
The Criminal Code of Ethiopia. Proclamation No. 414/2004
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 2005-05-09, Extraordinary issue
English translation, Ethiopian Legal Information Website, Mekelle University Law Faculty, Ethiopia (PDF 1.2MB (published with permission of the Mekelle University Law Faculty)) (consulted on 2006-05-02)
Repeals the 1957 Penal Code. Governs major and petty offences. Contains 865 provisions and is divided into a General and a Special parts. Covers, inter alia, software-related crimes and white-collar crimes such as corruption. Corporate criminal liability has also been introduced. The General Part covers crimes and criminals; criminal punishment and its application and other subjects. The Special Part specifies issues such as crimes against the Constitutional Order, crimes in violation of international law, crimes against life, property or health.
Date of entry into force: 2005-05-09
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Repealed text(s):
1998-12-15 (ETH-1998-R-70043)
1957 Penal Code (Amendment) Proclamation No. 141/1998.
1974-11-16 (ETH-1974-R-61356)
Special Penal Code Proclamation (No. 8 of 1974). |
Related text(s):
1961-11-02 (ETH-1961-L-82480)
The Criminal Procedure Code Proclamation 1961 (Proclamation No. 185 of 1961). |
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| 1998-12-15 | ETH-1998-R-70043 |
Ethiopia
Criminal and penal law | |
1957 Penal Code (Amendment) Proclamation No. 141/1998.
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
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Repealing text(s):
2005 (ETH-2005-L-70993)
The Criminal Code of Ethiopia. Proclamation No. 414/2004 |
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| 1974-11-16 | ETH-1974-R-61356 |
Ethiopia
Criminal and penal law | |
Special Penal Code Proclamation (No. 8 of 1974).
Separate copy, 16 p.
Special Penal Code which is to be applied retro-actively and prospectively to all persons who may be tried by Special Courts-martial. Chapter I provides for offences against Ethiopian Government and Head of State, Chapter II for breach of trust and offences against interests of Government or the public, Chapter III for abuse of authority and offences against official duties, Chapter IV for offences against judicial proceedings, and Chapter V for offences against national progress and public safety and security.
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Repealing text(s):
2005 (ETH-2005-L-70993)
The Criminal Code of Ethiopia. Proclamation No. 414/2004 |
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| 1961-11-02 | ETH-1961-L-82480 |
Ethiopia
Criminal and penal law | |
The Criminal Procedure Code Proclamation 1961 (Proclamation No. 185 of 1961).
Code on-line, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 97 p. (PDF in English) (consulted on 2009-12-10)
Book I - Jurisdiction of Courts,Public Prosecution Department And Police
Book II - Prosecution And Inquiry
Book III - Preliminary Inquiry And Committal For Trial
Book IV - Trial
Book V - Appeals and Applications to set Aside Judgments Given in Default
Book VI - Execution of Sentences
Book VII - Costs in Criminal Cases
Book VIII - Atbia Dagnias with Summary Jurisdiction
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Related text(s):
2005 (ETH-2005-L-70993)
The Criminal Code of Ethiopia. Proclamation No. 414/2004 |
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| 2008-12-04 | ETH-2008-L-85148 |
Ethiopia
Human rights | |
Freedom of the Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation No. 590/2008.
Federal Negarit Gazeta, 2008-12-04, No. 64, pp. 4322-4362
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-04)
Provides that freedom of the mass media is constitutionally guaranteed and prohibits any form of censorship.
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| 2003-12-23 | ETH-2003-L-82483 |
Ethiopia
Human rights | |
Proclamation on Ethiopian Nationality, No. 378 of 2003.
Proclamation on-line, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 7 p. (PDF in English) (consulted on 2009-12-10)
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Part I - General
Part II - Acquisition of Ethiopian Nationality
Part III - Rights of Nationality
Part IV - Loss of Ethiopian Nationality
Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions
Repeals the Ethiopian Nationality Law of 1930.
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Related text(s):
2004-01 (ETH-2004-M-82482)
Directive Issued to Determine the Residence Status of Eritrean Nationals Residing in Ethiopia. |
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| 2000-07-04 | ETH-2000-L-70910 |
Ethiopia
Human rights | |
Institution of the Ombudsman Establishment Proclamation No.
211/2000.
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 2000-07-04, Year 6, No. 41, pp. 1367-1376
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
1 - General provisions: definitions, scope of application, objective, powers and duties, limitation of power, organization of the institution, appointment, and term of Office.
2 - Powers and duties of appointees.
3 - Rules and procedures of the Institution: lodging complaints,investigation, production of evidence, remedies, the right to object, and overlapping of jurisdictions.
4 - The Council of Ombudsmen and administration of staff of the Institution.
5 - Miscellaneous provisions: budget, accounting, reporting, duty to cooperate, date of effect.
Date of entry into force: 2000-07-04
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| 2000-07-04 | ETH-2000-L-70032 |
Ethiopia
Human rights | |
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Establishment Proclamation No. 210 /2000
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
Defines the objectives of the Commission, the rules for appointing members, the powers and duties of appointees, the rules of procudure of the Commission as well as administration of the Council of Commissioners and staff of the Commission.
Date of entry into force: 2000-07-04
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| 1998-06-02 | ETH-1998-L-70040 |
Ethiopia
Human rights | |
Accession to the African Human and Peoples' Rights Charter Proclamation No. 114/1998
Federal Negarit Gazetta, 1998-06-02, No. 40, p. 749
Ethiopian Parliament, Ethiopia (PDF) (consulted on 2010-11-05)
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| 1994-01-28 | ETH-1994-L-71633 |
Ethiopia
Human rights | |
Political Parties Registration Amendment Proclamation (No. 82 of 1994).
Printed seperately, 1 page
Text on-line, National Electroral Board, Ethiopia (consulted on 2005-11-16)
Amends Proclamation No. 46 of 1993 by replacing the word "Commission" in Art. 2(5) by "National Election Board". Part Six is deleted (arts. 32-34) and inserts two new articles on Office of Registration (new art. 38) and Transitory Provisions (new art. 39).
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Repealing text(s):
2008-09-24 (ETH-2008-L-85150)
The Revised Political Parties Registration Proclamation No.
573/2008. |
Amended text(s):
1993-04-15 (ETH-1993-L-35191)
Political Parties Registration Proclamation No. 46/1993. |
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