2010 ED] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES [CAP 167
INVOKING the blessings of Almighty God;
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SOLEMNLY DECLARING our unswaying commitment, during
this our Third Republic, to
* maintain Seychelles as an independent State both politically
and economically;
*Safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity;
*uphold the rule of law based on the recognition of the
fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined in this
Constitution and on respect for the equality and dignity of human
beings;
*develop a democratic system which will ensure the creation
of an adequate and progressive social order guaranteeing food,
clothing, shelter, education, health and a steadily rising standard
of living for all Seychellois;
*participate actively in the sustainable economic and social
development of our society;
*exercise our individual rights and freedoms with due regard
to the rights and freedoms of others and the common interest;
*help preserve a safe, healthy and functioning environment
for ourselves and for posterity;
HEREBY adopt and confer upon ourselves this Constitution as
the fundamental and supreme law of our Sovereign and
Democratic Republic.
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