Constitutional Library

Constitutional Protections - Algeria 13/07/2005
The north African nation has in Article 39 and 40 provisions for safeguardeing the inviobility of the Home and Communications as well as the privacy of the Individual. Other non-constitutional laws are also incorporated into the Constitution.

Constitutional Protections - Chad 13/07/2005
The Constitution asserts that the human person is crowned and inviolable. Every individual is entitled to the life, to the integrity of his person, to the safety(security), to the freedom, to the protection of his private life and his possessions amongst many other safeguards.

Constitutional Protections - Ghana 13/07/2005
No person shall be subjected to interference with the privacy of his home, property, correspondence or communication except in accordance with law and as may be necessary in a free and democratic society for public safety or the economic well-being of the country according to the Ghanaian Constitution.

Constitutional Protections - Burundi 13/07/2005
Awaiting English translation, enter for full Constitution in French.

Constitutional Protections - Djibouti 13/07/2005
The home shall be inviolable in Djibouti according to the Constitution. It may be subjected to domiciliary visit or house search only in the manner and under the conditions prescribed by law. Article 13 also states that 'The secrecy of correspondence and all other means of communication shall be inviolable. This inviolability shall be subject only to such restrictions as are made applicable by law.'

Constitutional Protecions - Cameroon 13/07/2005
Only in the Constitution's Preamble can we find safeguards that find that the home is inviolate and that no search may be conducted except by virtue of the law. The privacy of all correspondence is also inviolate. Read on for greater insight.

Constitutional Protections - Democratic Republic of Congo 13/07/2005
Awaiting English translation, enter for full Constitution in French.

Constitutional Protections - Guinea-Bissau 13/07/2005
The state recognises the citizens’ right to inviolability of domicile, correspondence and other means of private communication, except in cases expressly provided by the law in relation to criminal process according to the Constitution of Guinea-Bissau.

Constitutional Protections - Cape Verde 13/07/2005
This extensive Constitution boldly incorporates articles regrding freedom of information, the security of the Individual, Press, Home, Communication and even holds articles relating to Habeas Data and Digital Security.

Constitutional Protections - Benin 13/07/2005
Awaiting English translation, enter for full Constitution in French

Constitutional Protections - Gabon 13/07/2005
Awaiting English translation, enter for full Constitution in French.

Constitutional Protections - Burkina Faso 13/07/2005
Awaiting English translation, enter for full Constitution in French.

Constitutional Protections - The Gambia 13/07/2005
Citizens of this small African nation are granted the freedom to petition the Executive for redress of grievances and to resort to the Courts for the protection of his or her rights under the Constitution. Also, no person shall be subject to interference with the privacy of his or her home, correspondence or communications save as is in accordance with law and is necessary in a democratic society.

Constitutional Protections - Eritrea 13/07/2005
Strife torn Eritrea has managed to enact several provisions designed to protect the private life of the individual. For example, every person shall have the right to privacy. Every citizen shall have the right of access to information.

Constitutional Protections - Central African Republic 13/07/2005
Privacy of correspondence as well as that of postal, electronic, telegraphic and telephonic communications are inviolable in this land-locked nation. The freedom to inform, to express and diffuse opinions by speech, the pen and image, under reservation of respect of the rights of others, is also guaranteed.

Constitutional Protections - Angola 13/07/2005
The former Portuguese colony has in her constitution several articles that appear to safeguard an Individual, his Home, Property, Communications and Personal Privacy. Freedom of Press and the right to Petition are also highlighted.

Constitutional Protections - Equatorial Guinea 13/07/2005
The citizens of Equatorial Guinea have very few measures in their constitution that boldly set out to protect them from privacy violations.

Constitutional Protections - Republic of Congo 13/07/2005
The Constitution builds up a solid body of articles designed to safeguard the Individual. For example, every citizen shall have the right to freely express and diffuse his opinion by speech, by writing, and by image. Freedom of the press and freedom of information shall be guaranteed. Access to sources of information shall be free. Every citizen shall have the right to information and communication. Activities relative to these domains shall be exercised in total independence in respect of the law.

Constitutional Protections - Botswana 13/07/2005
Chapter II of the Constitution protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, including the right to life, the right to personal liberty and the right not to be subjected to inhuman treatment or torture. It also provides judicial guarantees. The right to personal liberty and to non-discriminatory treatment may be suspended in times of war or other national emergency by reasonably justified measures for dealing with the situations that arise during such periods.

Constitutional Protections - Ethiopia 13/07/2005
It would seem that ancient and proud Ethopia has constructed a constitution ready to limit the State's intrusion into the private sphere. For example everyone has the right to privacy. This right shall include the right not to be subjected to searches of his home, person or property, or the seizure of any property under his personal possession. Everyone has the right to the inviolability of his notes and correspondence including postal letters, and communications made by means of telephone, telecommunications and electronic devices. Public officials shall respect and protect these rights.