Last Change:

05/26/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu

Year: 1980

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/123565?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Vanuatu&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-123565-en
Description

​The Constitution serves as the nation's supreme law. It establishes Vanuatu as a sovereign democratic state, outlining the structure of government, fundamental rights, and duties of individuals. Chapter 2, Part I includes rights such as life, liberty, security, freedom of expression, assembly, and protection from inhuman treatment. 

Selected provisions
Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu - Generic