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Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995, as amended 2009) (excerpts related to human rights and fundamental freedoms) (English)
Constitution of Bosnia And Herzegovina of December 14, 1995
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Article II: Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
2. International Standards The rights and freedoms set forth in the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and its Protocols shall apply directly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These shall have priority over all other law.
3. Enumeration of Rights All persons within the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall enjoy the human rights and fundamental freedoms referred to in paragraph 2 above; these include:
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i) Freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association with others.
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4. Non-Discrimination The enjoyment of the rights and freedoms provided for in this Article or in the international agreements listed in Annex I to this Constitution shall be secured to all persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina without discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.
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6. Implementation Bosnia and Herzegovina, and all courts, agencies, governmental organs, and instrumentalities operated by or within the Entities, shall apply and conform to the human rights and fundamental freedoms referred to in paragraph 2 above.
7. International Agreements Bosnia and Herzegovina shall remain or become party to the international agreements listed in Annex I to this Constitution.
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Article V: Presidency
The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall consist of three Members: one Bosniac and one Croat, each directly elected from the territory of the Federation, and one Serb directly elected from the territory of the Republika Srpska.
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3. Powers
The Presidency shall have responsibility for:
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h) Coordinating as necessary with international and nongovernmental organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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