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CZE-1991-C-48278
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Charter of fundamental rights and freedoms, of 1st January 1991.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Czechia
Subjects (Classification)
Human rights
Adopted on (Date of text)
1991-01-09
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Article 9 prohibits forced labour, but shall not apply to: a) work ordered in accordance with the law to persons serving a prison term; b) military service; c) service required on the basis of law in cases of natural disasters; and d) action ordered by law to protect the life, health, or rights of others.
In Chapter IV, provides for economic and social rights. States that everybody has the right to choose freely his or her profession and the training for such a profession, to associate freely with others for the protection of his or her economic and social interests. Trade unions shall be established independently of the State. Guarantees the right to strike.
Provides that women, adolescents and disabled persons are entitled to increased protection of their health at work and to special working conditions.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
English translation
Author
Documents of Chamber of Deputies - Digital Library
Publisher
Czech Parliament
Country
Czech Republic
URL
http://www.psp.cz/cgi-bin/eng/docs/laws/listina.html
File
CZE48278.pdf (PDF)
Monograph region
Monograph title
Central and Eastern European Legal Materials
Publisher
Juris Publishing
Place of publication
Yonkers, NY
Country
United States of America
Date
1997-08
Edition
No. 44
Volume
Binder 2A
Page range
pp. 3-16
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World - Czech Republic
Author
Gisbert H. Flanz
Publisher
Oceana Publications, Inc.
Place of publication
New York
Date
2007-12
Page range
pp. 27-40