The bank of mauritius act 2004 act 342004 12th october 2004 proclaimed by proclamation no. Constitution defines the legal limitations on congress powers. For the purposes of this section, a person shall be regarded as having been born in mauritius if he was born in the territories which were comprised in the former colony of mauritius immediately before 8 november 1965 but were not so comprised immediately before 12 march 1968 unless either of his parents was born in the territories which were. Sumodhee no 3 appellant v the state of mauritius respondent. Constitution is supreme law this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius and if any other law is inconsistent with this. Namibian constitution second amendment act 7 of 2010 gg 4480 this amending act. Feb 28, 2011 chapter i the state and the constitution article1. Constitution of mauritius peaceful assembly worldwide. Section 3 and, more particularly, section of the constitution of mauritius provide for the.
Constitution of the republic of mauritius 1968, as amended. See section 2, mauritius independence order, 4 march, 1968uk which defines constitution as the constitution of mauritius set out in the schedule to the order. The structure of the constitution of mauritius is important. Constitution is supreme law this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius, and if any other law is inconsistent with. The constitution provides for situations where the president may call for an extraordinary session of parliament. Mauritius, shall be so registered on making an application to that effect to the minister in the prescribed manner. Namibian constitution first amendment act 34 of 1998 gg 2014 this amending act came into force on its date of publication. This constitution was originally published as the schedule to the mauritius. This constitution is the supreme law of mauritius and if any other law is inconsistent with this.
Constitution is supreme law this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius, and if any other law is inconsistent. For example, on february 3, police arrested fareenah and hassenjee ruhomally, for a posting on a public media site see section 1 d. The constitution guarantees to the citizen his fundamental rights. Every item on this page was handpicked by a house beautiful edit. Constitution is supreme law this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution, that other law shall, to the. Constitution of mauritius chapter i the state and the constitution article1. Mauritius and anor, we have considered the ambit of section 3 of our constitution and explained our view that the wording of that section, when construed in the light of its natural and ordinary meaning, would not afford constitutional protection against the taking of fingerprints. The constitution of the republic of mauritius french. The independence constitution established a multiparty democracy, and the country became a republic in 1992. Slavery and slave trade were abolished in mauritius since 1835. Send to friend add to the republic of mauritius is a sovereign democratic state within the commonwealth with a long tradition of parliamentary democracy. The state mauritius shall be a sovereign democratic state which shall be known as the republic of mauritius. Constitution is supreme law this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution, that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. He challenges the constitutionality of the 20 act by seeking redress under section 17 of the constitution, which allows a person to apply to the supreme court for redress if he alleges that any.
In mauritius, the following fundamental rights and freedoms are entrenched in chapter two. Section 8 refers to the section 8 housing program, also called the housing choice voucher program. While the preamble has no legal standing, it explains the purpose of the constitution and reflects the goals of the founders for the new government. C the conditions of section 8la and b of the constitution are fulfilled, he shall give notice to that efiect in 2 issues of the gazette and in 2 issues of 2 daily newspapers, there being in each case an interval oi at least 7 days between the first and second publications. The organs of the state the main organs of the state are. Mauritius is a parliamentary democracy on the westminster model. Port louis, republic of mauritius 4th floor, cerne house tel. Moreover, section 5 of the constitution states that no person shall be deprived of his personal liberty save as may be authorized by law in a number. Mauritius companies act 2001 company law company name.
The proposed amendment of the constitution amendment bill no. It lets you view and print pdf files on a variety of hardware and pdf means portable document format. No person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading punishment or other such treatment. Mauritanias current constitution was adopted on 12 july 1991. The preamble to the united states constitution is a written introduction to the statutes listed in the constitution. Constitution is a document with a history, and most of us learn all about it in school well, maybe not all about it. Feb 18, 2021 this guide to law online mauritius contains a selection of mauritian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Constitution the supreme court of mauritius shall be constituted in the manner prescribed in chapter vii of the constitution. The ancient mode of trial by jury shall be held sacred, and the right thereof remain inviolate, subject to such modifications as may be authorized by this constitution.
Doc the mauritian legal system devesh heeraman academia. Section 3 of the constitution entitled fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual reads as follows. Amended 4891 2 constitution is supreme law this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius and if any other law is inconsistent with this. Since the first constitutional conference of mauritius in 1831, it was only in. The constitution of mauritius which was adopted in 1968. Under the crown colony after 1810, all powers were vested in the. With the constitutional structure in mind we argue, in part iii, some of the reasons why mauritius provides a valuable model for the developing world. Constitution of the commonwealth of kentucky 2 section 7. The constitution also provides for universal, equal, and secret suffrage in elections for president and parliament, either direct or indirect, and the protection of public and individual freedoms, including the right to. The powers of the government of the state of mississippi. The explanatory memorandum of the constitution of mauritius amendment no 4 bill no ix of 1991 which amended the then section 1 by adding which shall be known as the repuplic of mauritius to the existing provision see p8, infra for the text of the then section 1 purports that the bill seeks to provide for a better definition of the. If by virtue of section 10 i of the mauritius constitution order 1966 the person referred to in section 9i of the mauritius constitution order 1964a is immediately before the appointed day holding the office of speaker of the existing assembly, then, with effect from the appointed day a that person shall be deemed to be a member. Short title this act may be cited as the constitution amendment act 2015.
The state and the constitution type of government envisioned 1. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation. Jan 26, 2019 to sum up, if we look at section 45 itself, it has a limitation because it says parliament can make law but subject to this constitution. Under the constitution, islam is the state religion, and the president must be a muslim. Copies of the missouri constitution are available in limited quantities, without charge, by writing to. Jan 24, 2010 article 1 the legislative branch section 10 powers prohibited of states. Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the state of missouri, where the thirtyseventh parallel of north latitude crosses the same. Section 10 contains a variety of provisions designed to stipulate for the fair trial of criminal and civil issues. This constitution day, test your knowledge of some lesserknown facts about the u. Following each section which has been amended, the. The constitutional amendment was contained in section 53a of the constitution, as inserted by section 2 of the constitution of mauritius amendment act 1994 act no 26 of 1994. Madhewoo appellant v the state of mauritius and another.
The concept of separation of power between the legislature. The first 10, constituting the bill of rights, were written in 1791 as part of the original document. As mention in section 47, the parliament may, with the support of a qualified majority, amend the provisions of the constitution. The constitution and law prohibit such practices, but there continued to be widespread reports of police abuses.
The third period is the road towards independence, kickstarted by the 1958 constitution when universal suffrage was recognized. The history of the constitutional development in mauritius. Constitution of the republic of mauritius 1968, as amended to 2011. Section 10 of the constitution provides protection of law to any person charged. Power to specify qualifications for certain offices 109. Any person who feels aggrieved that a provision of the constitution has been infringed can apply to the supreme court to obtain redress. The state mauritius shall be a sovereign democratic state, which shall be known as the republic of mauritius. There are difficulties in strictly adhering to mauritius as a model, which we discuss in part iv. The constitution chapter i the state and the constitution 1 the state mauritius shall be a sovereign democratic state which shall be known as the republic of mauritius. Note the lack of efficacy of section 473 of the constitution. Appeal to court of appeal part v judicial committee 107.
Mauritius company law mauritius companies act 2001. Section 2 in the constitution tell us that this constitution is the supreme law of mauritius and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution, that other law shall, to the extent of the. Section 16 of the constitution provides for protection from discrimination. He challenges the constitutionality of the 20 act by seeking redress under section 17 of the constitution, which allows a person to apply to the supreme court for redress if he alleges that any of sections 3 to 16 of the constitution, which set out the individuals fundamental rights. Constitution summarizes the founding fathers intention to create.
Section 6 of our constitution which provides for the protection from slavery and forced labour reads out as follows. The brief paragraph, written by the co the preamble to the united states constitution is a written introduction to the stat. Section 161 states that no law shall make any provision that is discriminatory either of itself or in its effect subject to subsections 4, 5 and 7. The ruhomallys were stripped naked and made to kneel on the floor during their detention. All current sections, whether original sections or constitutional amendments, are carried in article and section order and are printed in regular type. This constitution was originally published as the schedule to the mauritius independence. Mauritiuss constitution of 1968 with amendments through 2011. Hud uses the section 8 housing choice voucher program to provide subsidized rental opportunities to eligible lowincome families. A bill to amend the constitution enacted by the parliament of mauritius, as follows 1.
Section 8 of constitution amended section 8 of the constitution is amended. We consider its ambit should be expanded so as to include respect for private and family life. Unlike huds public housing program, section 8 allows voucher holders to seek marketrate units from private l. All that room makes it the perfect party piece for a crowd, while lounging solo is like getting a big hug. Where the liability of the shareholders of a company is limited, the registered name of the company shall end with the word limited or the word limitee or the abbreviation ltd or ltee. Constitution state of missouri missouri secretary of state. Mauritius, has not applied for a biometric identity card. By virtue of section 10 of the constitution, every.
Reference to high court of cases involving interpretation of constitution 106. Mauritius shall be a sovereign democratic state which shall be known as the republic of mauritius. To browse pdf files, you need adobe acrobat reader. The right to freedom of expression is afforded constitutional protection by section 12 of the constitution. Section 451 of the constitution vests lawmaking power with parliament. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Fundamental rights are protected in chapter ii of the constitution of mauritius. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. Mauritius s constitution of 1968 with amendments through 2011. By virtue of section 10 of the constitution, every person charged with a criminal offence is recognized the following rights. The leadline to section 11 was a part of the measure submitted to the people by s.
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