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The Constitution of the Republic of Marshall Islands

The fundamental law of the Republic of Marshall Islands sets forth the Bill of Rights which includes:

  • Freedom of thought, speech, press, religion, assembly, association, and petition
  • From unreasonable search and seizure
  • Right to due process and fair trial (which includes the right not to be deprived of life, liberty and property)
  • Right to just compensation for taking of private property
  • Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
  • Right of habeas corpus
  • Prohibition against ex-post facto laws and bills of attainder, imprisonment for debt, and conscription
  • Right to equal protection and freedom from discrimination
  • Access to judicial and electoral processes
  • Right to health, education and legal services
  • Right to responsible and ethical government

It also defines citizenship in the Republic of Marshall Islands, and the structure of government composed of the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary.

 
 
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