Constitution of Malta

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The Constitution of Malta is the supreme law that establishes Malta as a republic, defines the structure and powers of its government, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to its citizens.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf supreme law
written constitution
adopted 1964
amendedToDeclareRepublic 13 December 1974
cameIntoForce 21 September 1964
contains bill of rights
preamble
provisions on amendment of the constitution
provisions on citizenship
provisions on emergency powers
provisions on finance
provisions on public service
country Malta
declares Malta a democratic republic
defines executive branch of Malta
judicial branch of Malta
legislative branch of Malta
powers of the Government of Malta
structure of the Government of Malta
establishesBody Broadcasting Authority of Malta
Cabinet of Malta
Constitutional Court of Malta
Electoral Commission of Malta
Judiciary of Malta
Ombudsman of Malta
Parliament of Malta
Public Service Commission of Malta
establishesFormOfState republic
establishesOffice President of Malta
Prime Minister of Malta
guarantees freedom of assembly and association
freedom of conscience
freedom of expression
fundamental rights and freedoms
protection from discrimination
protection of private property
protection of the law
jurisdiction Malta
surface form: Republic of Malta
language English
Maltese
legalStatus supreme law of Malta
providesFor independence of the judiciary
local government
multi‑party democracy
regular parliamentary elections
separation of powers
recognizes Maltese and English as official languages
Maltese as national language
requires special majority for certain amendments
subjectTo judicial review by the Constitutional Court of Malta

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President of Malta constitutingInstrument Constitution of Malta
Governor-General of Malta constitutingInstrument Constitution of Malta
this entity surface form: Constitution of Malta (1964)
Government of Malta constitutionalDocument Constitution of Malta
Government of Malta formedUnder Constitution of Malta
Parliament of Malta governingDocument Constitution of Malta
Parliament of Malta canAmend Constitution of Malta
English in Malta presentIn Constitution of Malta
Prime Minister of Malta constitutingInstrument Constitution of Malta
Flag of Malta legalStatus Constitution of Malta
this entity surface form: defined in Constitution of Malta