chapter 2
fundamental provisions
Article 4: The Constitution
Wales is a sovereign republic/nation who's Executive Government and Authority of and over Wales is hereby declared to continue and be vested in the Queen..
The constitution of Wales is established in this constitutional act. The constitution shall guarantee the inviolability of human dignity and the freedom and rights of the individual and promote justice in society.
Wales participates in international co-operation for the protection of peace and human rights and for the development of society.
Article 5 - Democracy & the Rule of Law
The powers of the State in Wales are vested in the people, who are represented by the Parliament.
Democracy entails the right of the individual to participate in and influence the development of society and his or her living conditions.
The exercise of public powers shall be based on an Act. In all public activity, the law shall be strictly observed.
Laws and regulations must comply with generally accepted principles of international law and with treaties that are binding on Wales. Ratified and published treaties shall be applied directly.
Article 6: Parliamentarism and the Separation of Powers
The legislative powers are exercised by the Parliament, which shall also decide on State finances.
The governmental powers are exercised by the President of the Republic and the Government/Crown Representative, the members of which shall have the confidence of the Parliament.
The judicial powers are exercised by independent courts of law, with the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court as the highest instances.
Local self-government in Wales is guaranteed. The state recognises the principle of subsidiarity.
Article 7: The Territory of Wales
The territory of Wales is indivisible. The national borders cannot be altered without the consent of the Parliament.
Article 8: Welsh Citizenship
A child acquires Welsh citizenship at birth and through the citizenship of its parents, as provided in more detail by an Act. Citizenship may also be granted upon notification or application, subject to the criteria determined by an Act.
No one can be divested of or released from his or her Welsh citizenship except on grounds determined by an Act and only if he or she is in possession of or will be granted the citizenship of another State.
Article 8a International Organisations
(1) Pursuant to a treaty ratified by the National Parliament of Wales (here after the Parliament) by a two-thirds majority vote of Parliament Members, and ratified by an absolute majority of the members of the Grand Committee of Wales, Wales may transfer the exercise of part of its sovereign rights to international organisations which are based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the principles of the rule of law; and may enter into a defensive alliance with states which are based on respect for these values.
(2) Before ratifying a treaty referred to in the preceding paragraph, the Parliament may call a referendum. A proposal is passed in the referendum if a majority of those voting have cast valid votes in favour of the same. The Parliament is bound by the result of such referendum.
(3) Legal acts and decisions adopted within international organisations to which Wales has transferred the exercise of part of its sovereign rights shall be applied in Wales in accordance with the legal regulation of these organisations.
(4) In procedures for the adoption of legal acts and decisions in international organisations to which Wales has transferred the exercise of part of its sovereign rights, the Government shall promptly inform Parliament of proposals for such acts and decisions as well as of its own activities. Parliament may adopt positions thereon, which the Government shall take into consideration in its activities. The relationship between Parliament and the Government arising from this paragraph shall be regulated in detail by a law adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of Parliament Members present and ratified by a majority vote of the Grand Committee
Wales is a sovereign republic/nation who's Executive Government and Authority of and over Wales is hereby declared to continue and be vested in the Queen..
The constitution of Wales is established in this constitutional act. The constitution shall guarantee the inviolability of human dignity and the freedom and rights of the individual and promote justice in society.
Wales participates in international co-operation for the protection of peace and human rights and for the development of society.
Article 5 - Democracy & the Rule of Law
The powers of the State in Wales are vested in the people, who are represented by the Parliament.
Democracy entails the right of the individual to participate in and influence the development of society and his or her living conditions.
The exercise of public powers shall be based on an Act. In all public activity, the law shall be strictly observed.
Laws and regulations must comply with generally accepted principles of international law and with treaties that are binding on Wales. Ratified and published treaties shall be applied directly.
Article 6: Parliamentarism and the Separation of Powers
The legislative powers are exercised by the Parliament, which shall also decide on State finances.
The governmental powers are exercised by the President of the Republic and the Government/Crown Representative, the members of which shall have the confidence of the Parliament.
The judicial powers are exercised by independent courts of law, with the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court as the highest instances.
Local self-government in Wales is guaranteed. The state recognises the principle of subsidiarity.
Article 7: The Territory of Wales
The territory of Wales is indivisible. The national borders cannot be altered without the consent of the Parliament.
Article 8: Welsh Citizenship
A child acquires Welsh citizenship at birth and through the citizenship of its parents, as provided in more detail by an Act. Citizenship may also be granted upon notification or application, subject to the criteria determined by an Act.
No one can be divested of or released from his or her Welsh citizenship except on grounds determined by an Act and only if he or she is in possession of or will be granted the citizenship of another State.
Article 8a International Organisations
(1) Pursuant to a treaty ratified by the National Parliament of Wales (here after the Parliament) by a two-thirds majority vote of Parliament Members, and ratified by an absolute majority of the members of the Grand Committee of Wales, Wales may transfer the exercise of part of its sovereign rights to international organisations which are based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the principles of the rule of law; and may enter into a defensive alliance with states which are based on respect for these values.
(2) Before ratifying a treaty referred to in the preceding paragraph, the Parliament may call a referendum. A proposal is passed in the referendum if a majority of those voting have cast valid votes in favour of the same. The Parliament is bound by the result of such referendum.
(3) Legal acts and decisions adopted within international organisations to which Wales has transferred the exercise of part of its sovereign rights shall be applied in Wales in accordance with the legal regulation of these organisations.
(4) In procedures for the adoption of legal acts and decisions in international organisations to which Wales has transferred the exercise of part of its sovereign rights, the Government shall promptly inform Parliament of proposals for such acts and decisions as well as of its own activities. Parliament may adopt positions thereon, which the Government shall take into consideration in its activities. The relationship between Parliament and the Government arising from this paragraph shall be regulated in detail by a law adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of Parliament Members present and ratified by a majority vote of the Grand Committee