Last Change:

05/14/2025

Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica 1978, as amended to 2014

Year: 1978

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 establishes the legal framework for governance in Dominica, detailing the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure of government, and the functioning of various state institutions. It outlines the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as the protection of individual rights such as freedom of expression, assembly, and movement. The document also includes provisions for the protection of vulnerable groups, judicial independence, and the conditions under which emergency powers may be invoked. 

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Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica - Generic

Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica - Generic