Last Change:

04/08/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Palau

Year: 1981

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/1981/en/14105?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Palau&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-14105-en
Description

The Constitution outlines the nation's fundamental legal framework, governance structure, and individual rights. It consists of a preamble and 16 articles covering topics such as sovereignty, citizenship, fundamental rights, government responsibilities, and finance. Article IV on Fundamental Rights guarantees freedoms such as movement, association, legal representation, and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Selected provisions
Constitution of the Republic of Palau - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Palau - Generic