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The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981.

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Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions; Constitutional law
1981-07-31
National
Constitution

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Provides a constitution for Antigua and Barbuda, consisting of 10 chapters. Chapter II provides for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, including protection from forced labour (Art. 6); protection from inhuman treatment (Art. 7); and freedom of speech (Art. 12). Articles 16 and 17 provide for the non-derogation from certain rights during a declared public emergency, which is subsequently defined in Article 20. Chapters III through VI relate to the structure of the Government. Chapter VII sets forth provisions relating to public service, including pension regulations (Art. 109, 110). The Judiciary is outlined in Chapter IX.

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    Date of entry into force
    1981-10-31
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    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World
    Author
    Albert P. Blaustein & Gisbert H. Flanz, eds.
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry, New York
    Country
    USA
    Date
    1982-03
    Page range
    81 p.
    ISBN
    0-379-00467-4