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VCT-1979-C-43393
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Saint Vincent Constitution Order 1979 (S.I. No. 916 of 1979).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1979-07-26
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides the Constitution of Saint Vincent. Chapter I sets forth fundamental rights and freedoms, including right to life, personal liberty, freedom of expression, conscience and assembly, and freedom from forced labour and inhuman treatment. Art. 14 prohibits the derogation from provisions relating to the right to personal liberty as well as freedom from racial discrimination under emergency powers. Chapter II sets forth the powers and duties of the Governor-General; Chapter III realtes to the Parliament and the election of Representatives and Senators. Chapter IV relates to the executive and ministers of government. Chapter VI governs the public service, including procedures for appointment and dismissal of public servants. Citizenship is regulated in Chapter VII. Chapter VIII establishes a high court with jurisdiction over constitutional matters.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1979-10-27
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Repealed Text region
Repealed text(s)
1969-10-22 (VCT-1969-C-17957)
St. Vincent Constitution Order 1969.
Repealed text(s)
1969-10-22 (VCT-1969-C-17957)
St. Vincent Constitution Order 1969.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Refworld, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
URL
http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,VCT,,4c4415502,0.html
File
VCT43393.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
1979-12
Page range
77 p.