Last Change:

04/09/2025

Constitution of Tonga

Year: 1988

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/1988/en/123603?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Tonga&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-123603-en
Description

The Constitution of Tonga serves as the supreme law of the kingdom and is divided into three main parts: the Declaration of Rights, which guarantees fundamental freedoms and protections; the Form of Government, which defines the roles and powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; and Land Ownership and Succession, which regulates property rights and inheritance. Article 29 outlines the process of naturalization.

Selected provisions
Constitution of Tonga - Generic

Constitution of Tonga - Generic