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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.

The Prime Minister