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Article 54 — Restrictions on the Exercise of Certain Rights or Freedoms

Article
54
Chapter
CHAPTER II — FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Index row title
Restrictions on the Exercise of Certain Rights or Freedoms
Source document
Moldova Constitution
Provision ID
2427c99c-ab6a-49ab-9570-294cf6171c67

180 words

Verbatim text

(1) In the Republic of Moldova no law may be adopted which might curtail or restrict the fundamental rights and freedoms of the indi vidual and citizen. (2) The exercise of the rights and freedom s may not be subdued to other restrictions un less for those provided by the law, which are in compliance with the unanimously recognised norms of the international law and are requested in such cases as: the defence of national se curity, territorial inte grity, economic welfare of the country, public order aiming at preventing mass riots and crimes, protection of the rights, freedoms and dignity of other persons, preven tion of disclosing confidential information or the guarantee of the power and impartial ity of justice. (3) The provisions under para. (2) does not allow the restrictions of the rights laid down in Articles 20 -24. (4) The restriction has to be proportionate to the situation that caused it and shall not affect the existence of the right or f reedom. [Art. 54 amended by the Law no.351 -XV of 12.07.01, MO no.90 -91/02.08.01, art.699]

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 54 of the Constitution of Moldova.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER II — FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES”.
  • The row is titled “Restrictions on the Exercise of Certain Rights or Freedoms”.
  • The passage runs to about 180 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions fair hearing — it guarantees a fair hearing — a court or tribunal that hears you and decides impartially (the words used: “impartial”); it mentions freedom of expression — it protects speaking, writing, publishing or holding an opinion (the words used: “impartial”).

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