People of Andorra

“ All persons have the right to education, which shall be oriented towards the dignity and full development of the human personality, thus strengthening the respect for freedom and the fundamental rights. ”

“ In accordance with the institutional tradition of Andorra, the Coprínceps are, jointly and indivisibly, the Cap de l'Estat, and they assume its highest representation. The Coprínceps, an institution which dates from the Pareatges and their historical evolution, are in their personal and exclusive right, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of the French Republic. Their powers are equal and derive from the present Constitution. Each of them swears or affirms to exercise their functions in accordance with the present Constitution. ”

“ The Constitution proclaims that the action of the Andorran State is inspired by the principles of respect and promotion of liberty, equality, justice, tolerance, defence of human rights and dignity of the person. Sovereignty is vested in the Andorran People, who exercise it through the different means of participation and by way of the institutions established in this Constitution. The political system of Andorra is a parliamentary Coprincipat . Andorra is composed of the Parròquies of Canillo, Encamp, Ordino, La Massana, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria and Escaldes-Engordany. ”

“ The Govern as a whole is politically answerable to the Consell General. A fifth of the members of the Consellers may sign a reasoned motion of censure in writing against the Cap de Govern. After the debate held within the third and fifth days after the presentation of the motion, there shall be a public and oral vote, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure. The motion shall be carried only if it receives the votes of the absolute majority of the Consell General. If the motion of censure is approved, the Cap de Govern shall be dismissed. ”

“ Article 29 All persons have the right to work, to their promotion through work, and to just income which shall guarantee a living befitting human dignity for themselves and their families, as well as to the reasonable limitation of the working day, weekly rest and paid vacation. ”

“ The Constitution recognises the right to life and fully protects it in its different phases. All persons have the right to physical and moral integrity. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The death penalty is prohibited. Article 9 1 All persons have the right to liberty and security and shall only be deprived of them on such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established in the Constitution and the laws. ”

“ All Andorran nationals fully enjoying their political rights are entitled to vote and to be eligible for election. A Llei Qualificada shall regulate the electoral system and shall envision the causes for ineligibility or incompatibility of Consellers. Article 52 The Consell General consists of a minimum of twenty-eight and a maximum of forty-two Consellers Generals, half of whom shall be elected in an equal number by each of the seven Parròquies and the other half elected on the basis of a national single constituency. ”

“ Conflicts between the constitutional organs shall arise when one of them alleges that another is illegitimately carrying out the tasks which are constitutionally under the jurisdiction of the first. The Tribunal Constitucional may provisorily stay the enforcement of the rules or acts under appeal, and when appropriate, give orders for the acts which originated the conflict to be stopped. ”

“ The civil status of persons and forms of marriage shall be regulated by law. The civil effects of Canon Law marriage shall be recognised. The public authorities shall promote a policy of protection of the family, which is the basic foundation of society. ”

“ Article 31 The State has the task of ensuring the rational use of the soil and of all the natural resources, so as to guarantee a befitting quality of life for all and, for the sake of the coming generations, to restore and maintain a reasonable ecological balance in the atmosphere, water and land, as well as to protect the autochthonous flora and fauna. ”

“ The Consellers may not be called to account for votes cast or any utterances made in the exercise of their functions. Throughout their term the Consellers may not be arrested or detained, except in the cases of flagrant delicto. But for that case, their detention and prosecution shall be decided by the plenary session of the Tribunal de Corts and the trial shall be held by the Tribunal Superior. Article 54 The Consell General draws up and modifies its own Rules of Procedure, with a majority vote of the Chamber, it fixes its budget and regulates the statute of the staff at its service. ”

“ FIRST ADDITIONAL PROVISION The Consell General and the Govern have the mandate of the Constitution so that, jointly with the Coprínceps, they may start negotiations with the governments of France and Spain with the purpose of signing an international three-party treaty which shall establish the framework of relations with the neighbouring States, on the basis of respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Andorra. ”

“ All children are equal before the law, regardless of their parentage. Article 14 The right to privacy, honour and reputation shall be guaranteed. All shall be protected by law against unlawful interference in their family and private life. ”

“ Article 16 The right to meet and assemble for any lawful purpose shall be respected. The exercise of the right of assembly requires that the authorities be notified in advance, and shall not prevent the free movement of goods and people. ”

“ Article 32 The State may intervene in the ordering of the economic, commercial, labour and financial system to make possible, within the frame of a market economy system, the balanced development of the society and general welfare. ”

“ Without prejudice to their links with international institutions, these organizations shall operate within the limits of Andorra, shall have their own autonomy without any organic dependence on foreign bodies and shall function democratically.
Article 19 Workers and employers have the right to defend their own economic and social interests. ”

“ Chapter VI. Duties of Andorran nationals and of aliens Article 37 All individuals and juridical persons shall contribute to the public expenditure depending on their economic capacity, by means of a just taxing system, pursuant to a law and founded upon the principles of generality and equitative distribution of tax burdens. ”

“ Article 15 Inviolability of the dwelling shall be guaranteed. No one shall enter a dwelling or any other premises against the will of the owner or without a warrant, except in case of flagrant delicto. ”

“ The Comuns represent the interests of the Parròquies, approve and carry out the communal budget, fix and develop their public policies within the bounds of their territory and manage and administer all parish property, whether in the communal, public, patrimonial or private domain. ”