The constitution officially took effect on february 22, 1987, when the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia was proclaimed, although it was not until september that the new government was fully in place and the pmac formally abolished see the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia, ch. The official currency of ethiopia is the ethiopian birr birr 100 cents. The federal government operates at the national level with executive, legislative, and judicial powers. Issues of minority rights in the ethiopian federation by taking the objective, subjective and the combination of both criteria of defining minorities, ethiopia is a land of minorities. Dual citizenship amendment of the 1987 constitution of. The ethiopian constitution is notable for its omissions, the most conspicuous of which is the lack of a provision for amendments. The imperial constitution mostly emphasised on the following three. This is the official text as published in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, 1st year no. According to the world bank, between 1980 and 1987, agricultural production dropped at an annual rate of 2. All members of the ethiopian army owe absolute loyalty and obedience to the emperor, in conformity with the provisions of the law. Ethiopian constitution 1987 pdf ethiopia constitution. It is our hope that such elaboration shall be carried out in the future as ci rcumstances require, and in the afor e mentioned ob jeetives. Introduction to law and the ethiopian legal system teaching material prepared by.
Ethiopian territorial jurisdiction the territorial jurisdiction of ethiopia shall comprise the territory of the members of. The constitution was adopted on 8 december 1994 and promulgated by the constitution of the federal democratic. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. It has been stated, too, that the framers of our constitution could not. On this page you can read or download weakness of ethiopian constitution pdf in pdf format. The second part of this paper deals with constitutionalism. Full text of the ethiopian constitution internet archive. Comments this is the official text as published in the federal negarit gazeta of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, 1st year no. In this manual the constitutional interpretation is presented not as something.
Eightyone percent of the electorate endorsed the constitution. The federal democratic republic of ethiopia with a population. There is not any one ethnic group that claims to be in a majority position at the federal national level. Cassation division, file 23632, judgment 6 november 2007 which applied. About the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. The constitution consists of 106 articles in 11 chapters. The imperial constitutions of the empire of ethiopia. Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to selfdetermination, to. Issues of minority rights in the ethiopian federation. Ethnicity serves as the foundation for ethiopias political parties and is what motivates the constitutions twotiered federal system. Ethiopian constitution 1987 pdf the 1987 constitution of ethiopia was the third constitution of ethiopia, and went into effect on 22 february 1987 after a referendum on 1 february of that year. Ethiopian constitutions and their explanatory note. Constitution applies equally for male and female nationals. The ethiopian constitution provides for a federal system of government.
There has been much comment in america recently concern ing our horse and buggy constitution. Nov 23, 2015 on this page you can read or download weakness of ethiopian constitution pdf in pdf format. Thus, basic features of law, sources of law in general and the sources of ethiopian law are covered. The 1987 constitution of the republic of the philippines preamble we, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of almighty god, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations. Any law, customary practice or a decision of an organ of state or a public official which contravenes this constitution shall be of no effect. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia ilo. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of. What does the recommendation made by the 48th legislature during its last ordinary session on september 14, 2009 to the 49th legislature mean to, not only the haitians living abroad but, all haitians in.
The constitutional commission had its origins in the institute for the study of ethiopian nationalities, which the derg had established in march 1983 to find. Exploring the experience of the house of federation hof assefa fiseha, dr. With respect to the 26 elasticity of the ethiopian constitution, attention is directed to a very significant sentence in the decree pro claiming the constitution. Micheau introduction emergent and reemergent nationalism seem to have taken center stage in a cast of new worldwide political trends. A proposed revision of the 1955 constitution was released in 1974, but it had no legal effect, and was soon forgotten in the events of the ethiopian revolution. Constitution, it is provided that peoples of ethiopia as a whole, and each national. With the collapse of the derg regime in 1991, the charter of the transitional government of ethiopia tge incorporated. With this in view and after a short introduction, the first part is devoted, though briefly, to the discussion of the varied practices adopted in some constitutional systems. The ethiopian parliament meheret ayenew1 with assistance. Download constitution 1931 ethiopian pdf document on this page you can read or download constitution 1931 ethiopian pdf in pdf format. The first ethiopian constitution that was promulgated by emperor haileselassie was in hamle 9th 1923 e.
Nationalism has appeared in many forms across asia, africa, europe, and north america. It was nonetheless a regime beset by fear and there was no fertile ground to foster the recognition and exercise of human rights. Ethiopia had three written constitutions in 1931, 1955 and 1987 before the. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay. Constitutional development in ethiopia journal of african. Minasse haile, comparing human rights in two ethiopian constitutions. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general information the house of peoples representatives the house of the federation current developments preamble we, the nations, nationalities and peoples of ethiopia. Ethiopias ancient system of feudal government experienced significant changes under haile selassie i reigned 193074, who carefully grafted onto the traditional governing institutions a weak parliament of appointed and elected legislators, a judiciary with modernized civil and criminal codes and a hierarchy of courts, and an executive. The current constitution of ethiopia, which is the supreme law of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, came into force on 21 august 1995.
Provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender. The ethiopian constitution of 1987 183 basic freedoms and rights are guaranteed and duties respected, a solid foundation for the construction of socialism is laid, and we are enabled to make our due contribution to world peace, justice, democracy and social progress. For centuries, customary and religious laws served as the constitution of the ancient monarchy. Accordingly, the ethiopian state shall be known as the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. To this end, the main purpose of this paper is to explain the new democratic constitutional. Law and religion in ethiopia the evolution of a complex. Modern constitutional history ethiopias 1994 constitution is a direct result of the government pursuing a policy of ethnic democracy. What does the recommendation made by the 48th legislature during its last ordinary session on september 14, 2009 to the 49th legislature mean to, not only the haitians living abroad but, all haitians in general. The third ethiopian constitution of 1987 drafted under the oneparty dictatorship of mengistu hailemariams workers party of ethiopia wpe, was no more than an abridged version of the 1977 russian constitution, with the exception of the sweeping powers vested in the presidency marcus, 1996. Legislative the legislative branch makes laws which apply nationwide.
A person of either sex born to both or one ethiopian parent is of ethiopian nationality. The federal democratic republic of ethiopia with a. Article 7 gender reference provisions of this constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay the foundation for the. On the constitutions page, why did you forget the constitution of the peoples democratic republic of ethiopian of around 1987 not sure of the date, but i mean mengistu hailemariams constitution. Constitutional history of ethiopia constitutionnet. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia home basic information general. Even foreign nationals can apply to get ethiopian nationality through specified legal procedure. C it is the emperors right to administer all of the inalienable properties of. The peoples democratic republic of ethiopia shall, while ae romplishing the national democratic revolution, lay the foundation for the ronsltuction of socialism.
This constitution establishes a federal and democratic state structure. The primary task facing the wpe following its formation in 1984 was to devise the new national constitution that would inaugurate the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. A proposed revision of the 1955 constitution was released in 1974, but it had no legal effect, and was soon forgotten in the events of the ethiopian revolution until the adoption of the first of these constitutions, the concepts of. The 1931, 1987 and 1995 constitutions of ethiopia delelegn, wubalem on.
Ethiopian constitution of 1931 3 may be appointed o cers in the army or civil o cials, or to any other posts or o ces in the service of the state. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law. Constitutional development in ethiopia volume 10 issue 2 bereket habte selassie skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. The period 1434 1974 the period before 1434 the era of modern codified laws 19311974 written imperial constitutions the civil code of 1960 and other laws ii. Pdf constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in.
This paper tries to explain constitution, constitutionalism and foundation of democracy in ethiopia. Fdre constitution in recent history, the ethiopian people have lived under a feudal regime followed by a military dictatorship both of which disregarded the rights and freedoms of its citizens. The 1987 constitution of ethiopia was the third constitution of ethiopia, and went into effect on 22 february 1987 after a referendum on 1 february of that year. Its adoption inaugurated the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. Nov 23, 2015 on this page you can read or download constitution 1931 ethiopian pdf in pdf format. Ethiopian constitution of 1955 6 b from the date of the proclamation of the present constitution, all realty registered in the name of the crown bete mengist are held in trust for the crown under the guardianship of the emperor and are inalienable. Ethiopia is located in the north eastern part of the african continent or what is known as the horn of africa.
The right to development under the constitution of the federal. The third ethiopian constitution of 1987 drafted under the oneparty dictatorship of mengistu hailemariams workers party of ethiopia wpe, was no more than an abridged version of the 1977 russian constitution, with the exception of the sweeping. This course mainly focuses on the nature of law and the ethiopian legal systems. A descriptive overview 43 conflict and the ultimate downfall of the dergue military junta in 1991. The constitution during emperor was the first constitution of the country and paved the way for the next coming constitution. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a.
Download weakness of ethiopian constitution pdf document. He reported that 96 percent of the 14 million people eligible to participate adults eighteen years of age and older actually voted. Nationalism, selfdetermination, article 39, the eyes of. The remaining parts discuss the underlying reasons for the adoption in the 1995 federal constitution of ethiopia, the. Jun 19, 20 the constitution during emperor was the first constitution of the country and paved the way for the next coming constitution. The emperors and the republicscucullus non facit monachum, cardozo j. Foreign nationals may acquire ethiopian nationality. Ethiopian constitution the following english translation of the ethiopian draft constitution is an unofficial draft that has been released to enable members of the international community follow the discussions and forthcoming elections, pending publication of the official translation. Good governance with checks and balances in ethiopia. Any person of either sex shall be an ethiopian national where both or either parent is ethiopian. This constitution guaranteed the emperor absolute power and authority in any matters regarding the land and the people. The constitution was adopted on 8 december 1994 and promulgated by the constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia proclamation no. The difference between constitution of ethiopia in derg. Pdf this paper tries to explain constitution, constitutionalism and.
It addresses the volatile issues of ethnicity and selfdetermination. Courtsey thomas ofcansky the primary task facing the wpe following its formation in 1984 was to devise the new national constitution that would inaugurate the peoples democratic republic of ethiopia pdre. This constitution had seven chapters and 55 articles. The peoples democratic republic of elhiopia is a soverei, state whose territory comprisin, the land. A constitution was adopted in 1994 and ethiopias first multiparty elections were held in 1995. The ethiopian parliament meheret ayenew1 with assistance from tsedey mekonnen historical overview ethiopia has a long history of independent statehood, but a formal parliament as an institution was only established under emperor haile selassie i in 1931. Development 1987, development will be sustainable if it meets the needs of the. In 1987, the dergue promulgated a constitution that paved the way for an. The difference between constitution of ethiopia in derg and. Ethiopian constitution of 1931 ethiopian legal brief. Ancient and medieval documents of constitutional nature.
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