Last Change:
01/06/2025
Brazil's Constitution of 1988
Year: 1988
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Constitution of Brazil includes provisions against discrimination based on race, gender, or religion, and prohibits torture and inhumane treatment. It outlines the rights of foreigners, including legal protection and the ability to seek asylum, while stipulating that stateless individuals and refugees are entitled to specific protections. The Constitution defines citizenship and the conditions for acquiring or losing nationality. It delineates the political and administrative structure of the state, including the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Selected provisions
Brazil's Constitution of 1988 - Generic