Tunisias constitution of 1959 with amendments through 2008. The republic of tunisia lies on the mediterranean coast and shares borders with algeria and libya. It was adopted on 1 june 1959 and amended in 1999 and 2002, after the. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply. Pages in category constitutions of tunisia the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Chapter i general provisions article 1 state tunisia is a free state, independent and sovereign.
Jan 27, 2014 this page was last edited on 24 november 2016, at 17. This edition of the new york state constitution, available at. Article 19 1has previously produced a policy brief to support the process of drafting the new tunisian constitution. Law 5957 dated june 1, 1959 25 thulkaada 78 promulgating the. Open letter to the future president on prioritising free expression. Mar 11, 2017 law n 5957 dated june 1, 1959 25 thulkaada 78 promulgating the constitution of the republic of tunisia. Right to privacy every citizen has the right to choose their place of residence, to free movement. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
This page was last edited on 24 november 2016, at 17. Preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic. Constitution of tunisia, 1959 wikisource, the free online. Tunisia has a fair amount of freedom of speech and there is an official process leading towards democracy, but.
Democracy versus unity larbi sadiki university of exeter commitment to unity can hinder democracy, rendering the search for pluralism into an exercise in political singularity. It was drafted and approved by the national constituent assembly elected according to the beylical decree dated december 29, 1955. The constitutional assembly drafted the 1959 tunisian constitution in order to. Economic indicators for tunisia including actual values, historical data charts, an economic calendar, timeseries statistics, business news, long term forecasts and. The constitution of 1959 is considered as the founding text of the first republic of tunisia. The constitution of 1959 effective 19592011 with amendments routinely referred to the office as ra. Progressive social policies also have helped raise living conditions in tunisia relative. Tunisias experience offers rich lessons in constitutionmaking, particularly for countries undergoing political transitions. The constitution of tunisia in the name of the people, we, habib bourguiba, president of the republic of tunisia, considering the decree of december 29, 1955 14 djoumada i 75 establishing the constituent national assembly. Article 36 of the constitution of south africa provides for a more detailed set of constraints for any law which restricts rights.
Home learn educational resources historical documents the constitution of the united states. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The 1959 constitution, a successor to the 1861 constitution, was in place while ben ali was in power. In addition, the sovereign was not free to dispose of the resources of the state and. We, the representatives of the tunisian poople, free and sovereign, proclaim, by the grace of god, the present constitution. May, 20 human rights watch is a 501c3 nonprofit registered in the us under ein.
The constitution of tunisia university of richmond. Tunisias economic challenges carnegie endowment for. The national constituent assembly of tunisia and civil society. This report highlights the episodes, which led to the commonly called arab spring that originated in tunisia. The constitution of tunisia is the supreme law of the tunisian republic. Tunisia is perhaps the most stable country in africa. Governmental control of economic affairs while still heavy has gradually lessened over the past decade with increasing privatization, simplification of the tax structure, and a prudent approach to debt.
Used as a roman, arab, turk, and french trading post and regional command centre, this country covers over 160,000 square kilometres and is home to 10. State of the worlds forests 2016 sofo written by hamed daly. Tunisia obtained its independence from france in 1956 and has been. Sousse social sidi bou said village located near the beach famous for the use of white and blue on the buildings magnificent view of mediterranean sea village is so small, one can visit all of the streets in about 23 hours sousse is another huge tourist destination bringing in. Pages in category 1959 in tunisia this category contains only the following page. In the constitution of 1959, the rights and freedoms were only presented in summary. Under the auspices of the greatest, the most powerful of all the princes of the ottoman nation who reign upon the earth, our most glorious and most august emperor, who commands the two lands and the two seas, selim kan the victorious, son of the sultan moustafa, whose realm may god prosper until the end of ages, the support of kings, the seal of.
In the name of the people, we, habib bourguiba, president of the republic of tunisia. Note on freedom of expression provisions in latest draft of. In 1957, women became citizens with the right to vote, and by virtue of the 1959 constitution both men and women were enabled to seek elected of. The problem with tunisias new constitution human rights watch.
Federal constitution 2 101 2 it shall promote the common welfare, sustainable development, internal cohesion and cultural diversity of the country. Constitution, that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. Tunisia has a diverse economy, with important agricultural, mining, tourism, and manufacturing sectors. The conventions strained attempt to avoid using the word slavery in the articles granting recognition and protection to that institution scarcely hid the regional divisions that would remain unresolved under the terms of union agreed to in 1787. They were also the first elections held since the proclamation of a republic in 1957. The constitutionmaking process in tunisia the carter center. It provided for the free exercise of beliefs and equality for all. Department of state division of administrative rules. Published in the official gazette of the republic of tunisia on june 1,1959 in an original version arabic only, page 746. The constitution of tunisia in the name of the people, we, habib bourguiba, president of the republic of tunisia, considering the decree of december 29, 1955 14 djoumada i 75 establishing the constituent national. The president of the republic is elected by general, free, secret and direct. The constitution of the united states the signing of the constitution took place on september 17, 1787, at the pennsylvania state house now called independence hall in philadelphia.
To diversify markets, tunisia needs to break its heavy reliance on the sluggish european market and intensively target the expanding african and asian markets. Le peuple exerce le pouvoir legislatif par lintermediaire dune assemblee representative, denommee chambre des deputes. I contest the thesis within the theory of democratic transition that national. Tunisians chose to start from scratch rather than to amend the existing constitution. We also have many ebooks and user guide is also related with the us constitution pdf, include. To overcome the third challenge of increasing income inequality, tunisia. Jewish and christian minorities make up most of the remaining two. New york state constitution new york department of state. It was implemented until the new constitution was drafted by the constituent as. Since then, tunisia has taken key steps toward democracy.
Tunisia office of the united nations high commissioner. Tunisia is a free, independent and sovereign state. Treaty with tunis 1797 wikisource, the free online library. Tunisias constitution of 1959 with amendments through 2008 historical. Constitutions tunisiennes comparees watching tunisia.
From revolutions to institutions, published one year after the exile of ben ali, seeks to describe the factors driving this transformation, examining how. Independent information for the twentyseventh session of the committee on the elimination of discrimination against women cedaw hubert h. Even if the political leadership has promised reforms, tunisia has not yet reached further than becoming a semidemocracy. Guidelines for determining your constitution 1994, 2016 excerpted from ayurvedic cooking for selfhealing by usha and dr. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Just so you know, you can find these same links anytime at the bottom of the left hand column or in the footer of any page. Published in the official gazette of the republic of tunisia on june 1, 1959 in an original version arabic only, page 746. Media in category 1959 in tunisia the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. We, the representatives of the free and sovereign tunisian people, do, by the grace of. Best of all, they are entirely free to find, use and download, so there is no cost or stress at all. This document is available also in arabic and french this document constitutes a nonofficial translation of the text of the constitution submitted for adoption, in plenary session of the national constituent assembly, on january 26, 2014. To determine your constitution it is best to fill out the chart twice. Tunisia case study food and agriculture organization.
See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. Constitution of the republic of tunisia official printing. Law n 5957 dated june 1, 1959 25 thulkaada 78 promulgating the constitution of the republic of tunisia. In the name of the people, we, habib bourguiba, president of the republic of tunisia, considering the decree of december 29, 1955 14 djoumada i 75. In november and december 2018, ncsc and the tunisian anticorruption agency inlucc organized an awareness campaign to inform government officials on their obligations under the new law on the declaration of personal assets and interests. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. In less than 60 minutes of listening to this audiobook, you will have heard the original united states constitution. Constitution of tunisia, 1959 wikisource, the free. National data subregional office for north africa survey, official web sites, eiu database, december 20. The constitution of 1959 and previous constitutions. Since the personal status code of 1956 had eliminated polygamy, regulated divorce and defined a minimum legal age for marriage. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
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