Last Change:

03/20/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Fiji

Year: 2013

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 Fiji provides that non-citizens lawfully residing in Fiji cannot be expelled arbitrarily, and any expulsion must be supported by a court order or a decision by the Minister responsible for immigration, as prescribed by law. Article 26 of the Constitution of Fiji guarantees equality and freedom from discrimination for all individuals. It stipulates that everyone is equal before the law and entitled to equal protection and benefits, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other specified characteristics. 

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Constitution of the Republic of Fiji - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Fiji - Generic