International relations
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International relations
- Constitution of East Timor
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International relations
- The Constitution and Laws of the Democratic Republic of East Timor
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International relations
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Section 8
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(International Relations)
1. On matters of international relations, the Democratic Republic of East
Timor shall govern itself by the principles of national independence, the right
of the Peoples to self-determination and independence, the permanent
sovereignty of the peoples over their wealth and natural resources, the
protection of human rights, the mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial
integrity and equality among States and the non-interference in domestic
affairs of other States.
2. The Democratic Republic of East Timor shall establish relations of friendship and co-operation with all other peoples, aiming at the peaceful
settlement of conflicts, the general, simultaneous and controlled disarmament,
the establishment of a system of collective security and establishment of a new
international economic order capable of ensuring peace and justice in the
relations among peoples.
3. The Democratic Republic of East Timor shall maintain privileged ties with
the countries whose official language is Portuguese.
4. The Democratic Republic of East Timor shall maintain special ties of friendship and co-operation with its neighbouring countries and the countries
of the region.
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Preamble
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The Republic
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Sovereignty and constitutionality
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Citizenship
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Territory
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Decentralisation
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Objectives of the State
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Universal suffrage and multi party system
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International relations
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International law
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Solidarity
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Valorisation of Resistance
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State and religions denominations
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Official languages and national languages
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National symbols
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National flag
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Universality and equality
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Equality between women and men
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Child protection
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Youth
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Old age
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Disabled citizen
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East Timorese citizens overseas
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Interpretation of fundamental rights
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Restrictive laws
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State of exception
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Access to courts
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Ombudsman
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Right to resistance and self defence
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Right to life
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Right to personal freedom security and integrity
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Application of criminal law
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Limits on sentences and security measures
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Habeas Corpus
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Guarantees in criminal proceedings
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Extradition and expulsion
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Right to honour and privacy
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Inviolability of home and correspondence
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Protection of personal data
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Family marriage and maternity
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Freedom of speech and information
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Freedom of the press and mass media
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Freedom to assemble and demonstrate
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Freedom of association
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Freedom of movement
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Freedom of conscience religion and worship
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Right to political participation
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Right to vote
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Right to petition
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Defence of sovereignty
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Right to work
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Right to strike and prohibition of lock out
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Trade union freedom
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Consumer rights
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Obligations of the taxpayer
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Social security and assistance
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Health
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Housing
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Education and culture
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Intellectual property
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Environment
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Source and exercise of power
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Participation by citizens in political life
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Principle of renewal
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Elections
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Referendum
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Organs of sovereignty
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Incompatibilities
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Principle of separation of powers
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Political parties and right of opposition
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Administrative organisation
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Local government
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Publication of legislation and decisions
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Definition
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Eligibility
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Election
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Inauguration and swearing in
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Criminal liability and constitutional obligations
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Absence
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Resignation of office
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Death resignation or permanent disability
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Exceptional cases
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Replacement and interim office
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Competencies
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Competencies with regard to other organs
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Competencies with regard to international relations
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Promulgation and veto
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Powers of an interim President of the Republic
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Council of State
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Competencies organisation and functioning of the Council of State
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Election and composition
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Immunities
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Competence of the National Parliament
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Legislative authorisation
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Legislative initiative
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Parliamentary appraisal of statutes
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Legislative term
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Dissolution
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Attendance by members of the Government
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Standing Committee
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Composition
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Council of Ministers
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Appointment
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Responsibility of the Government
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The Programme of the Government
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Consideration of the Programme of the Government
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Request for vote of confidence
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Vote of no confidence
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Dismissal of the Government
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Criminal liability of members of Government
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Immunity for members of the Government
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Competencies of the Government
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Competencies of the Council of Ministers
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Competencies of the members of Government
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Jurisdiction
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Independence
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Review of unconstitutionality
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Judges
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Exclusiveness
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Categories of courts
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Supreme Court of Justice
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Functioning and composition
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Electoral and constitutional competence
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Superior Council for the Judiciary
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High Administrative Tax and Audit Court
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Military courts
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Court hearings
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Function and status
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Office of the Prosecutor General
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Superior Council for the Public Prosecution
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Lawyers
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Guarantees in the activity of lawyers
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Public Administration general principles
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Economic organisation
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Natural resources
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Investments
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Land
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Financial system
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Central Bank
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Tax system
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State Budget
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Defence Force
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Police and security forces
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Superior Council for Defence and Security
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Anticipatory review of constitutionality
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Abstract review of constitutionality
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Unconstitutionality by omission
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Appeals on constitutionality
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Decisions of the Supreme Court of Justice
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Initiative and time of revision
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Approval and promulgation
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Limits on matters of revision
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Limits on time of revision
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Treaties agreements and alliances
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Working languages
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Serious crimes
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Illegal appropriation of assets
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Reconciliation
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Transitional judicial organisation
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Transitional competence of the Supreme Court of Justice
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Previous law
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National Anthem
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Transformation of the Constituent Assembly
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Second Transitional Government
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Presidential election of 2002
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Entry into force of the Constitution
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