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Moldova
The Constitution of the Republic of Moldova (1994) is the supreme law of Moldova. It establishes Moldova as a democratic, rule-of-law state and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for all citizens.
General
General Provisions
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
CONTENTS
Title I. General principles
Article 1.
The State of the Republic of Moldova
Article 2.
Sovereignty and State Power
Article 3.
Territory
Article 4.
Human Rights and Freedoms
Article 5.
Democracy and Political Pluralism
Article 6.
Separation and Cooperation of Powers
Article 7.
Constitution -the Supreme Law
Article 8.
Observance of International Law and International Treaties
Article 9.
Fundamental Principles Regarding Property
Article 10.
Unity of People and Right to National Identity
Article 11.
The Republic of Moldova -a Neutral State
Article 12.
Symbols of the State
Article 13.
St ate Language, Use of Other Languages
Article 14.
The Capital
Title II. Fundamental Rights, Freedoms and Duties
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 15.
Universality
Article 16.
Equality
Article 17.
Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova
Article 18.
Protection of citizens of the Republic of Moldova
Article 19.
Legal Status of Foreign Cit izens and Stateless Persons
Article 20.
Free Access to Justice
Article 21.
Presumption of Innocence
Article 22.
Non -Retroactivity of the Law
Article 23.
Right of Every Person to Be Acknowledged on His/ Her Rights and
Duties
CHAPTER II. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Article 24.
Right to Life and Physical and Mental Integrity
Article 25.
In dividual Freedom and Security of Person
Article 26.
Right to Defence
Article 27.
Right to Free Movement
Article 28.
Private and Family Life
Article 29.
Inviolability of Domicile
Article 30.
Privacy of Correspondence
Article 31.
Freedom of Conscience
Article 32.
Freedom of Opinion and Expression
Article 33.
Freedom to Create
Article 34.
Right of Access to Information
Article 35.
Right to Education
Article 36.
Right to Health Protection
Article 37.
Right to a Healthy Environment
Article 38.
Right to Vote and Right to Stand for Election
Article 39.
Right of Take Part in Administration
Article 40.
Freedom of Assembly
Article 41.
Freedom of Parties and Other Socio -Political Organisations
Article 42.
Right to Establish and Join Trade -Unions
Article 43.
Right to Work and Labour Protection
Article 44.
Prohibition of Forced Labour
Article 45.
Right to Strike
Article 46.
Right to Private Property and Its Protection
Article 47.
Right to Social Assistance and Protection
Article 48.
Family
Article 49.
Protection of Family and Orphaned Children
Article 50.
Protection of the Mother, of Children and Young People
Article 51.
Protection of Disabled Persons
Article 52.
Right to Lodge Petitions
Article 53.
Right of the Person Prejudiced by a Public Authority
Article 54.
Restrictions on the Exercise of Certain Rights or Freedoms
CHAPTER III. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
Article 55.
Exercise of Rights and Freedoms
Article 56.
Faithfulness to the Country
Article 57.
Defence of Motherland
Article 58.
Financial Contributions
Article 59.
Protection of the Environment and Monuments
Title III. Public Authorities
CHAPTER IV. PARLIAMENT
First Section. Organisation and Functioning
Article 60.
Parliament – the Supreme Representative and Legislative Authority
Article 61.
Parliament Elections
Article 62.
Validation of Mandate of the Member of Parliament
Article 63.
Term of Office
Article 64.
Internal Organisation
Article 65.
Open ness of Sessions
Article 66.
Basic Powers
Article 67.
Parliament Sessions
Second Section. Status of the Members of Parliament
Article 68.
Representative Mandate
Article 69.
Mandate of the Members of Parliament
Article 70.
Incompatibilities and Immunities
Article 71.
Independence of Opinion
Third Section. Legislation
Article 72
Categories of Laws
Article 73.
Legislative Initiative
Article 74.
Passing of Laws and Decisions
Article 75.
Referendum
Article 76.
Coming into Effect of the Law
CHAPTER V. PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Article 77.
President of the Republic of Moldova -Head of the State
Article 78.
Election of the President
Article 79.
Validation of the Mandate and Taking the Oath
Article 80.
Term of Office
Article 81.
Incompatibilities and Immunities
Article 84.
Messages
Article 85.
Dissolution of Parliament
Article 86.
Powers in the field of Foreign Policy
Article 87.
Powers in the Fiel d of National Defence
Article 88.
Other Powers
Article 89.
Removal
Article 90.
Vacancy of Office
Article 91.
Interim Office
Article 92.
Responsibility of the Interim President
Article 93.
Promulgation of Laws
Article 94.
Acts of the President
Article 95.
Financial Resources of the Staff of the President, Indemnity and Other
Rights
CHAPTER VI. GOVERNMENT
Article 96.
Role of the Government
Article 97.
Structure
Article 98.
Investiture
Article 99.
Incompatibilities
Article 100.
Termination of Office of the Member of Government
Article 101.