Chad

Constitution of 31 March 1996 as amended

Year of current version:	2005
Date of entry into force of original text:	April 8, 1996
Date of Text (Adopted):	March 31, 1996
Type of Text:	Constitution / Basic Law
Subject Matter:	Other
Notes:	The Constitution of the Republic of Chad was adopted by referendum on 31 March 1996 and entered into force on 8 April of the same year. It was last amended by the Constitutional Act 08/PR/2005 of 15 July 2005. This Constitution does not contain provisions concerning the protection of intellectual property rights. However, Article 41 of Chapter I “Liberties and Fundamental Rights", in Title II “Liberties, Fundamental Rights and Duties”; and Article 144, in Title VI “Judicial Power” specify the right to private property. (See pages 6 & 23). Date of entry into force: see Title XVI - Final Provisions, Article 227
Available Texts:
French	Constitution du 31 mars 1996 révisée (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
WIPO Lex No.:	TD001