Last Change:

06/02/2025

Constitution of Slovakia of 1992 with Amendments to 2017

Year: 1992

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.constituteproject.org/constitution/Slovakia_2017
Description

The Constitution defines the country as a democratic and parliamentary republic. It provides the legal framework for citizenship, the protection of human dignity, and the promotion of international cooperation. Article 53 of the Constitution outlines the right to asylum, stating that the Slovak Republic grants asylum to foreign nationals who are persecuted for supporting political rights and freedoms, and that asylum may be denied to individuals who have violated basic human rights.

Selected provisions
Constitution of Slovakia of 1992 with Amendments to 2017 - Generic

Constitution of Slovakia of 1992 with Amendments to 2017 - Generic

Article 53 - Asylum

The Slovak Republic grants asylum to foreign nationals persecuted for upholding political rights and freedoms. Asylum may be denied to those who acted in violation of basic human rights and freedoms.

Details shall be laid down by law.