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Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda, Rwanda

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Year of Version 2003 Dates Entry into force: June 4, 2003 Adopted: May 26, 2003 Type of Text Constitution/Basic Law Subject Matter Other Notes The Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda was adopted by referendum on 26 May 2003 and entered into force on 4 June of the same year. It provides for a clear separation of powers, with a legislative branch composed of an independent bicameral parliament; an executive branch comprising the Prime Minister, Ministers, Ministers of State and other members who may be determined, if necessary, by the President of the Republic; and a judicial branch composed of: the Supreme Court, high courts of the Republic, provincial courts, districts courts, and mediation committees.

This Constitution does not contain any provisions concerning the protection of Intellectual Property rights, however, Article 29 of Chapter I: “Fundamental Rights of Citizens”, in Title II: “Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Citizens' guarantees the respect of private property (refer to page 9 of the document).

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Legislation Is superseded by (3 text(s)) Is superseded by (3 text(s))
The Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 (amended up to December 24, 2015) (RW034)
Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda (amended up to June 17, 2010) (RW033)
Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda (as amended on August 13, 2008) (RW032)

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