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ETH-1994-C-41544
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Ethiopia
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1994-12-08
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
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.
Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
1995-08-21 (ETH-1995-C-47312)
Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation (No. 1 of 1995).
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.
Repealed Text region
Repealed text(s)
1991-07-22 (ETH-1991-C-27666)
Transitional Period Charter of Ethiopia No. 1
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Constitution
Author
Refworld, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
URL
http://www.unhcr.org/
File
ETH41544 2.pdf (PDF)
Monograph region
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
Author
Gisbert Flanz, ed.
Publisher
Oceana Publications
Place of publication
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Country
United States of America
Date
1995-08
Page range
67 p.
ISBN
0-379-00467-4