Last Change:

08/18/2025

Constitution (Kiribati Independence Order 1979)

Year: 1979

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

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1980/en/64203?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=Constitution+of+Kiribati+as+amended+to+2013&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Kiribati&sort=score&result=result-64203-en
Description

The Constitution of Kiribati, adopted in 1979, establishes the nation as a sovereign democratic republic. The Constitution also includes provisions related to citizenship, the special status of Banaba Island and its inhabitants, and the protection of individual rights and freedoms. 

Selected provisions
Constitution of Kiribati as amended to 2013 - Generic

Constitution of Kiribati as amended to 2013 - Generic