Last Change:

06/09/2025

Constitution of the Republic of the Maldives

Year: 2008

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/2008/en/61202?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Maldives&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-61202-en
Description

The Constitution of the Maldives establishes the framework for governance, separation of powers, and fundamental rights of its citizens. Article 17 (a) establishes the principle of non discrimination "of any kind, including race, national origin,colour, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political or other opinion, property, birth or other status, or native island."

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Constitution of the Republic of the Maldives - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of the Maldives - Generic