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Constitution Seychelles, in 36 editions.

The entry for Seychelles published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 11 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.

editions changed the text
11
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).

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history:
previous 1970, 1979; latest drafted May 1993, approved by referendum 18 June 1993, effective 23 June 1993
amendment process:
  • proposed by the National Assembly;
  • passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the National Assembly;
  • passage of amendments affecting the country’s sovereignty, symbols and languages, the supremacy of the constitution, fundamental rights and freedoms, amendment procedures, and dissolution of the Assembly also requires approval by at least 60% of voters in a referendum

history: previous 1970, 1979; latest drafted May 1993, approved by referendum 18 June 1993, effective 23 June 1993
amendments: amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the National Assembly; passage of amendments affecting the country’s sovereignty, symbols and languages, the supremacy of the constitution, fundamental rights and freedoms, amendment procedures, and dissolution of the Assembly also requires approval by at least 60% of voters in a referendum; amended several times, last in 2018 referendum

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Seychelles: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/seychelles/constitution.

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