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ERI-1997-C-50149
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Title_of_text
Constitution of Eritrea.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Eritrea
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1997-05-23
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Chapter III provides for fundamental rights, freedoms and duties. Inter alia, prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, language, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, political views, or social or economic status; also prohibits forced labour and torture. Provides the right to due process of law and freedom of association (art. 19). Art. 27 allows the President to proclaim a state of emergency.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Constitution on-line
Author
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Country
South Africa
URL
http://www.chr.up.ac.za/indigenous/documents/Eritrea/Legislation/Eritrea%20Constitution.pdf
File
ERI50149.pdf (PDF of Constitution)
Electronic source title
Constitution on-line
Author
Eritrean Law Society
Country
Eritrea
URL
http://www.eritreanlawsociety.org/legislation.html
File
ERI50149 Eng.pdf (PDF of Constitution)
Monograph region
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
Author
Gisbert H. Flanz
Publisher
Oceana Publications
Place of publication
Dobbs Ferry
Country
United States of America
Date
1999
Page range
24 p.
Serial region
Serial title
Official English translation
Page range
55 p.