Back in August, we updated researchers on the content that was released in the World Constitutions Illustrated database through July 2023. Read below to find out what new documents have been added to this ever-growing database.
Updates from August 2023 to Date
Since our last content news update, we have updated 25 countries and added 72 new titles to the World Constitutions Illustrated database.
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Afghanistan
We have added the English consolidated text of the 2004 Constitution of Afghanistan from the Asian Legal Information Institute.
Austria
We now include the English and German Diglot text of the Federal Constitutional Law, 1920[1929/30][1945], as amended to 2022 and in force 30 December 2022, from the Federal Chancellery.
In addition, we have added to the Related Constitutional Acts. We have added the German and English consolidated texts of the Federal Constitutional Act of 11 July 2013 concerning sustainability of natural resources, animal protection, environmental protection, water and food security, and basic and applied research, as amended to 2019, from the Federal Chancellery.
Belize
We now include the consolidated text of the Belize Constitution Act of 1981, as amended to 2022 [Edition of 7 November 2022], from the National Assembly of Belize.
Brazil
The Constitution of 1988 was further amended by Constitutional Amendment No. 130 and No. 131 of 2023. We now include the Portuguese text of both amending laws from the Chamber of Deputies, Presidency, and Official Gazette. We also include the Portuguese consolidated text, as amended to 2023 [Constitutional Amendment No. 131], from the Chamber of Deputies and Presidency.
In addition, we have added the consolidated text, as amended to 2023 [Constitutional Amendment No. 131], in English from the Senate. We have also added the text of the Temporary Constitutional Provisions Act, 1988, updated through Constitutional Amendment No. 131, in English from the Senate.
Chile
The Constitution of 1980 was further amended by Law No. 21.626 of 7 November 2023. We now include the text of the amending law from the Library of the National Congress and the Official Gazette. We have added the consolidated text, as amended to 2023 [Law No. 21.626] in Spanish from the Library of the National Congress and have added our updated consolidated text in English.
In addition, we have added the English text of the Draft Constitution of June 2023, compiled by the Expert Commission, from the Venice Commission. We also now include the text of the Draft Constitution of October 2023 in Spanish from the Expert Commission, which has been approved by the Constitutional Council.
Colombia
The Constitution of 1991 was further amended by Legislative Act No. 3 of 24 July 2023. We now include the text of the amending law [Legislative Act No. 3] in Spanish from the Presidency and Ministry of Justice. In addition, we have added the consolidated text, as amended to the Legislative Act. No 3 of 2023, in Spanish from the Juridical Secretariat of the District of the Office of the Mayor of Bogota. We have also updated our own consolidated text. The amending law creates the Agrarian and Rural Jurisdiction to resolve land disputes.
Also, we now include the text of the amending law, Legislative Act No. 2 of 6 July 2023, in Spanish from the Ministry of Justice.
Finland
We now include the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1999/2000, as amended to 2018, in English from the Venice Commission.
India
We now include the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1949/50, incorporating all amendments including the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act of 2021, in Bengali from the Ministry of Law and Justice.
In addition, we have included the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act of 2023 from the Official Gazette. The amendment concerns the reservation of seats for women in the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Israel
We have added to the collection of Fundamental Laws for Israel. We now include the Hebrew consolidated text of the Basic Law: The Judiciary, 1984, as amended to 2023 [Amendment No. 3], from the Knesset.
Italy
The Constitution of 1947 was further amended by the Constitutional Law of 26 September 2023, regarding sporting activities. We now include the text of the amending law in Italian from the Parliament and Official Gazzette. We also include the text of the amending law in English from the Senate.
In addition, we have added the consolidated text, as amended to 2023, in Italian from the Senate and Portale Normattiva.
Jamaica
The Constitution of 1962 was further amended by the Constitution (Amendment of Sections 96(1) and 121(1)) Act of 2023. We have added the text of the amending law, which amends the Constitution of Jamaica to provide for an increase in the retirement age of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Auditor-General, from the Parliament site.
Latvia
We now include the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1922, as amended to 2018, in French from the Parliament.
Lithuania
We have added the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1992, as amended to 2022 [Law No. XIV-1030], in English from the Venice Commission.
Luxembourg
We now include our own translation of the Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg of 1968, as amended to 2023.
Netherlands
The Basic Law of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 1983 [1972, as amended], was further amended by Staatsblad 2023 62. We now include the text of the amending law in Dutch from the Staatsblad. Additionally, we have added the consolidated text, as amended to 2023, in English from the Venice Commission.
New Zealand
We have added the following reprints to the collection of statutory acts governing constitutional matters in New Zealand:
- The Privacy Act of 2020, as updated to 1 July 2023
- The Public Service Act of 2020, as updated to 1 July 2023
- The Intelligence and Security Act of 2017, as updated to 24 June 2023
- The Crown Entities Act of 2004, as updated to 1 July 2023
- The Electoral Act of 1993, as updated to 1 July 2023
- The District Court Act, as updated to 1 December 2022
- The Parliamentary Privilege Act of 2014, as updated to 28 October 2021
- The Local Government Act of 2002, as updated to 24 August 2023
- The Local Electoral Act of 2001, as updated to 24 August 2023
- The Public Audit Act of 2001, as updated to 24 August 2023
- The Citizenship Act of 1977, as updated to 15 June 2023
- The Admiralty Act of 1973, as updated to 28 October 2021
Peru
The Constitution of 1993 was further amended by Law No. 31878 of 23 September 2023, which promotes the use of information technologies and communications, and recognizes the right of free internet access throughout the country. We have added the text of the amending law in Spanish from the Official Gazette and the consolidated text in Spanish, as amended to 2023, from the Publications of the Official Gazette. We also now include our own translation of the Constitution of Peru, as amended to Law No. 31878 of 23 September 2023.
We have also added the following:
- Consolidated text of the Constitution of 1993, as amended to 2022 [Law No. 31507 of 3 July 2022], from the Congress of Peru.
- Consolidated text of the Constitution of 1993, as amended to 2022 [Law No. 31507 of 3 July 2023], in Spanish from the Congress. This July 2023 edition includes a list of amendments at the end of the text.
Rwanda
The Constitution of 2003 was further amended by the Amendments of 2023. We have added the consolidated text of the Constitution of Rwanda, as amended to 2023, in English, French, and Kinyarwanda from the Official Gazette.
Senegal
We now include the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1963, as amended to 1968, in French from the Government. We also include the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1963, as
amended to 1970, in French from the Government.
Solomon Islands
The Constitution of 1978 was further amended by the Constitution (Amendment) (Candidacy Disqualification) Act of 2023. We have added the text of the amending law, concerning electoral eligibility requirements, from the Parliament site.
South Africa
The Constitution of 1996 was further amended by the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act of 2023, which recognizes South African sign language as one of the official languages of the Republic of South Africa. We have added the text of the amending law from the Government Gazette.
Sudan
We have added the original text of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan of 2011 from the Ministry of Finance and Planning and Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Tuvalu
We now include the consolidated text of the Constitution of 1986, as amended to 2023, from the Government.
United Kingdom
We have added to the Laws Concerning Constitutional Matters for the United Kingdom. We now include the original text of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) from the Stationery Office and the explanatory notes for the National Security Act of 2023.
In addition, we now include the original text of the Illegal Migration Act of 2023 (c. 37) from the Stationery Office. We also include the
explanatory notes, provided by the Stationery Office, to accompany the Illegal Migration Act and the text of a correction that was made to the Act.
United States of America
We now include the 2022 edition of the Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation, which includes the analysis of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 2022. This document is prepared by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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