The Republic
- The Constitution and Laws of the Democratic Republic of East Timor
The Republic
CONSTITUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF EAST TIMOR
PART I
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Section 1
(The Republic)
1. The Democratic Republic of East Timor is a democratic, sovereign,
independent and unitary State based on the rule of law, the will of the people
and the respect for the dignity of the human person.
2. The 28th of November 1975 is the Day of Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of East Timor.