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Ethiopie - - Loi

Electoral Code of Conduct for Political Parties (No. 662/2009). -

Adoption: 2009-08-28 | ETH-2009-L-85137

Provides for "an electoral code of conduct for political parties, candidates, members and supporters of political parties to ensure that subsequent elections which draw lessons from previous elections are transparent, free, legitimate, fair, peaceful, democratic and acceptable by the people" (Preamble).

Ethiopie - - Loi

Anti-Terrorism Proclamation No.652/2009. -

Adoption: 2009-08-28 | ETH-2009-L-85140

Part One - General
Part Two - Terrorism and Related Crimes
Part Three - Preventive and Investigative Measures
Part Four - Evidentiary and Procedural Rules
Part Five - Measures to Control Terrorist Organizations and Property
Part Six - Institutions that Follow-up Cases of Terrorism
Part Seven - Miscellaneous Provisions

Ethiopie - - Loi

Civil Code As Amended Proclamation No. 639/2009. -

Adoption: 2009-06-30 | ETH-2009-L-85142

The following new sub-article (3) is added under Article 1723 of the 1960 Ethiopian Civil Code.
"3) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article (1) of this Article, a contract of mortgage concluded to provide security to a loan extended by a bank or a micro-financing institution may not require to be registered by a court or a notary."

Ethiopie - - Accord international

Agreement on Education, Culture, and Youth Cooperation with Kingdom of Spain Ratification Proclamation No. 638/2009. -

Adoption: 2009-06-30 | INT-2009-IA-85143

Ratifies the Agreement on Education, Culture, and Youth Cooperation signed in Addis Ababa on the 30th day of January, 2007 between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Kingdom of Spain.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Ethiopian Building Proclamation No. 624/2009. -

Adoption: 2009-05-06 | ETH-2009-L-85146

Provides for the regulation of the construction industry. Section 26 deals with employment of registered professionals and section 27 with the employment of registered contractors. Also provides specific measures with respect to health (water etc.) and safety.

Repeals Articles 8 to 14 of the Urban Zoning and Building Permit Proclamation No. 316/1987.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Charities and Societies Proclamation No.621/2009. -

Adoption: 2009-02-13 | ETH-2009-L-85147

Regulates the establishment and running of all charities and societies defined as "charities and societies that are formed under the laws of Ethiopia, all of whose members are Ethiopians, generate income from Ethiopia and wholly controlled by Ethiopians. However, they may be deemed as Ethiopian Charities or Ethiopian Societies if they use not more than ten percent of their funds which is received from foreign sources" (section 2(2)).

Ethiopie - - Loi

Freedom of the Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation No. 590/2008. -

Adoption: 2008-12-04 | ETH-2008-L-85148

Provides that freedom of the mass media is constitutionally guaranteed and prohibits any form of censorship.

Ethiopie - - Loi

The Revised Political Parties Registration Proclamation No. 573/2008. -

Adoption: 2008-09-24 | ETH-2008-L-85150

Provides for the rights and duties of citizens when forming political parties and acting as members of political parties, and as well as basic principles to be followed by political
parties to enable them to act upon having legal personality. Also provides for the manner by which political parties able to act by forming union or front or coalition.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Radiation Protection Proclamation No. 571/2008. -

Adoption: 2008-04-21 | ETH-2008-L-85149

Provides for protection schemes are introduced with respect to radiation use. Establishes an Authority to regulate radiation sources and related practices in order to protect individuals, society and environment in current and future generation against the harmful effects of radiation. Strengthens radiation protection activities by defining the legal responsibilities of persons, who are in charge of radiation safety and security of radiation sources, and by providing appropriate sanctions against persons who cause radiation exposure in excess of the acceptable level.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Right to Employment of Persons with Disability Proclamation No. 568/2008. -

Adoption: 2008-03-25 | ETH-2008-L-85197

1. Short title
2. Definitions
3. Scope of Application
4. Protection of the Right of Persons with Disability to Employment
5. Prohibition of Discrimination
6. Responsibilities of Employers
7. Burden of Proof
8. Responsibility of Employee with Disability
9. Implementation of the Proclamation
10. Right to Institute an Action
11. Penalty
12. Repealed and Inapplicable Laws [the Right of Disabled Persons to Employment Proclamation No. 101/1994 is repealed]
13. Transitory Provisions
14. Effective Date

Ethiopie - - Loi

Maritime Sector Administration Proclamation No. 549/2007. -

Adoption: 2007-09-04 | ETH-2007-L-85151

Establishes a Government body reporting directly to Ministry of Transport and Communication, which assumes maritime-related duties currently carried out by various Government bodies to date. The Body is responsible for analysis and working out maritime related issues. It is also responsible for the follow-up and execution of obligations and rights of Ethiopia under international maritime conventions.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Broadcasting Service Proclamation No. 533/2007. -

Adoption: 2007-07-23 | ETH-2007-L-85199

Regulates the broadcasting sector and defines the rights and obligations of persons who undertake broadcasting service.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Federal Civil Servants Proclamation No. 515/2007. -

Adoption: 2007-02-19 | ETH-2007-L-85152

Part One - General
Part Two - Position Classification, Salary Scale and Allowances
Part Three - Human Resource Planning, Staffing and Performance Evaluation
Part Four - Working Hours and Types of Leave
Part Five - Occupational Safety and Health
Part Six - Training of Civil Servants
Part Seven - Managing Information Profile of Civil Servants
Part Eight - Obligations and Ethics of Civil Servants
Part Nine - Disciplinary Measures And Grievance Procedure
Part Ten - Administrative Tribunal
Part Eleven - Termination and Extension of Service
Part Twelve - Miscellaneous Provisions

Ethiopie - - Loi

Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 471/2005. -

Adoption: 2005-10-11 | ETH-2005-L-85198

Redefines the organization, powers and duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Ethiopie - - Loi

The Criminal Code of Ethiopia. Proclamation No. 414/2004 -

Adoption: 2005 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2005-05-09 | ETH-2005-L-70993

Repeals the 1957 Penal Code. Governs major and petty offences. Contains 865 provisions and is divided into a General and a Special parts. Covers, inter alia, software-related crimes and white-collar crimes such as corruption. Corporate criminal liability has also been introduced. The General Part covers crimes and criminals; criminal punishment and its application and other subjects. The Special Part specifies issues such as crimes against the Constitutional Order, crimes in violation of international law, crimes against life, property or health.

Ethiopie - - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Directive Issued to Determine the Residence Status of Eritrean Nationals Residing in Ethiopia. -

Adoption: 2004-01 | ETH-2004-M-82482

"The objective of this Directive is to provide the means to any person of Eritrean origin who was a resident in Ethiopia when Eritrea became an independent State and has continued maintaining permanent residence in Ethiopia up until this Directive is issued to confirm whether he or she has acquired Eritrean nationality, and to determine his or her status of residence in Ethiopia." (Article 2)

Ethiopie - - Loi

Proclamation on Ethiopian Nationality, No. 378 of 2003. -

Adoption: 2003-12-23 | ETH-2003-L-82483

Part I - General
Part II - Acquisition of Ethiopian Nationality
Part III - Rights of Nationality
Part IV - Loss of Ethiopian Nationality
Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions

Repeals the Ethiopian Nationality Law of 1930.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Immigration Proclamation No. 354/2003. -

Adoption: 2003-07-03 | ETH-2003-L-85154

Part One - General
Part Two - Entry into Ethiopia
Part Three - Departure from Ethiopia
Part Four - Deportation of foreigners from Ethiopia
Part Five - Travel documents and visas
Part Six - Registration of Foreigners and Residence Permit
Part Seven - Miscellaneous Provisions

Ethiopie - - Loi

Ratification Proclamation for the Convention on Forced or Compulsory Labour. Proclamation No. 336/2003 -

Adoption: 2003-05-08 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-05-08 | ETH-2003-L-71064

Empowers the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to undertake all activities necessary for the implementation of the Convention.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Ratification Proclamation for the Convention on the prohibition and immediate action for the elimination of the worst forms of child labour. Proclamation No. 335/2003 -

Adoption: 2003-05-08 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-05-08 | ETH-2003-L-71066

Empowers the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to undertake all acts necessary for the implementation of the Convention.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Trade Practice Proclamation No. 329/2003. -

Adoption: 2003-04-17 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-04-17 | ETH-2003-L-70914

Contains 31 provisions with four parts.

1 - General provisions: definitions, objective, scope of application, and exceptions
2 - Anti-competitive practices: prohibition, authorization, registration, cancellation, unfair competition, and abuse of market dominance
3 - Investigation Commission: establishment, composition, meetings, powers, appeal, and duties of the secretariat
4 - Miscellaneous provisions: indication of prices of goods, labels of goods, distribution of basic goods and services, issuing and keeping of receipts, penalties, assessment of fines and effective dates

Ethiopie - - Loi

Environmental Pollution Control Proclamation No.300/2002. -

Adoption: 2002-12-03 | ETH-2002-L-85155

Provides measures to protect the environment through the elimination or, when not possible the mitigation of the impact of pollutants.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 299/2002. -

Adoption: 2002-12-03 | ETH-2002-L-85156

Provides for measures to make environmental impact assessments.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Environmental Protection Organs Establishment Proclamation No. 295/2002. -

Adoption: 2002-10-31 | ETH-2002-L-85158

Establishes the Environmental Protection Authority, sets out its duties and responsibilities.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Cooperatives' Commission Establishment Proclamation (No. 274 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-05-14 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2002-05-14 | ETH-2002-R-63674

Provides for establishment of Cooperatives' Commission as autonomous Federal Government Organ. Objective of Commission is "to enable rural and urban working people to solve the economic and social problems they face by themselves and become self-reliant by being organized in cooperatives different in type and standard depending on local resources." Also regulates powers, duties and organization of Commission.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Providing Foreign Nationals of Ethiopian Origin with certain Rights to he Exercised in their Country of Origin Proclamation No. 270/2002. -

Adoption: 2002-02-05 | ETH-2002-L-85159

Entitles foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin to various rights and privileges including the right to residency and a work permit.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Federal Civil Service Proclamation. Proclamation No. 262/02

Adoption: 2002-01-03 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2002-01-03 | ETH-2002-L-71121

1 - General provisions: definitions, scope of application, position classification, salary scale, equal pay for equal work, payment of salary, salary increment, attachment and deduction of salary, staffing and performance evaluation, recruitment of foreigners, vacancy announcement and filling of vacancies, medical certificate and police record, oath of fidelity, probation period.
2 - Promotion: objective, selection and revocation of promotion.
3 - Transfer: internal and external.
4 - Performance evaluation.
5 - Occupational safety and health.
6 - Training of civil servants.
7 - Managing information profile of civil servants.
8 - Ethics of civil servants.
9 - Disciplinary measures.
10 - Administrative tribunals.
11 - Termination and extension of service.
12 - Miscellaneous provisions: power to issue Regulations and Directives, repeal, transitory provisions and effective date.

Repeals Order No.231/1961 (as amended) and Regulations No. 270/1963.

This proclamation applies to Federal civil servants while the regional civil servants will be administered by their respective regional civil service proclamations which are in most cases similar in content to the Federal one.

Ethiopie - - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Human Trafficking Assessment Report - Final. -

Adoption: 2002 | ETH-2002-M-101058

Ethiopie - - Loi

Ethiopian Women's Development Fund Establishment Proclamation No. 240/2001. -

Adoption: 2001-06-19 | ETH-2001-L-85160

Establishes the Ethiopian Women's Development Fund which is accountable to the Prime Minister. Part One out the objectives, powers, duties and structure of the Fund. Part Two deals with the central organs of the Fund and Part Three with the regional organs.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Establishment Proclamation No. 210 /2000 -

Adoption: 2000-07-04 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2000-07-04 | ETH-2000-L-70032

Defines the objectives of the Commission, the rules for appointing members, the powers and duties of appointees, the rules of procudure of the Commission as well as administration of the Council of Commissioners and staff of the Commission.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Revised Family Code Proclamation No. 213/2000. -

Adoption: 2000-07-04 | ETH-2000-L-70033

Regulates marriage, paternity and maternity, adoption and the guardianship of minors.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Institution of the Ombudsman Establishment Proclamation No. 211/2000. -

Adoption: 2000-07-04 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2000-07-04 | ETH-2000-L-70910

1 - General provisions: definitions, scope of application, objective, powers and duties, limitation of power, organization of the institution, appointment, and term of Office.
2 - Powers and duties of appointees.
3 - Rules and procedures of the Institution: lodging complaints,investigation, production of evidence, remedies, the right to object, and overlapping of jurisdictions.
4 - The Council of Ombudsmen and administration of staff of the Institution.
5 - Miscellaneous provisions: budget, accounting, reporting, duty to cooperate, date of effect.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Federal Police Proclamation No. 207/2000. -

Adoption: 2000-06-27 | ETH-2000-L-85161

Part One - General
Part Two - Establishment of the Federal Police Commission
Part Three - Administration Of The Federal Police
Part Four - Miscellaneous

Repeals the following laws:
1. The Police Force Organization Proclamation No. 6/1942;
2. The Police Officers Administration Order No. 82/1973;
3. The Police Officers Promotion, Obligatory Service and Dismissal Regulations No. 430/1973; and .
4. Provisions Concerning the Police Forces in the Deployment of the State Defence Army of the Central Transitional Government and the Establishment of the Police Force Proclamation No. 8/1991.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Public Health Proclamation No. 200/2000. -

Adoption: 2000-03-09 | ETH-2000-L-85162

Part One - General
Part Two - Advisory Board
Part Three - Inspection
Part Four - Public Health
Part Five - Miscellaneous

Ethiopie - - Loi

Registration and Control of Construction Machinery Proclamation No. 177/1999. -

Adoption: 1999-06-29 | ETH-1999-L-85163

Sets out the objectives, the powers and duties of the Ministry of Works and Urban Development including the power to issue Directives and Regulations concerning machinery.

Ethiopie - - Loi

International Labour Organization Conventions Ratification Proclamation No. 152/1999 -

Adoption: 1999-01-21 | ETH-1999-L-70044

Provides for the ratification of the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181); the Abolition of Forced labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105); the Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100); and the Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138).

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Privatization of Public Enterprises Proclamation (No. 146 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-12-29 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-12-29 | ETH-1998-R-53194

Re-establishes the Ethiopian Privatization Agency as an autonomous federal institution and sets forth the procedures for privatizing public enterprises.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

1957 Penal Code (Amendment) Proclamation No. 141/1998. -

Adoption: 1998-12-15 | ETH-1998-R-70043

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Federal Courts (Amendment) Proclamation No. 138/1998. -

Adoption: 1998-12-01 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-12-01 | ETH-1998-R-53195

Amends the Federal Courts Proclamation No. 25/1996.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Ethiopian Export Promotion Agency Establishment Proclamation No. 132/1998. -

Adoption: 1998-11-24 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-11-24 | ETH-1998-R-53197

Re-establishes the Ethiopian Export Promotion Agency with the function of promoting trade. Repeals the Ethiopian Trade Point Establishment Regulations No. 20/1997.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Amendment) Proclamation No. 134/1998. -

Adoption: 1998-11-24 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-11-24 | ETH-1998-R-53198

Amends provisions of the Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No. 4 of 1995 which provide for responsibilities in administering foreign development aid and loans, internal and external loans and government debt, and fiscal policy.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Federal Prosecutor Administration Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 44 of 1997).

Adoption: 1998-11-20 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-11-20 | ETH-1998-R-53196

Sets forth requirements for employment as a prosecutor and conditions of employment (leave, dismissal, hours of work, discipline, wage, code of conduct) for prosecutors.

Ethiopie - - Constitution

Office of the President Establishment Proclamation No. 131/1998. -

Adoption: 1998-11-10 | ETH-1998-C-85164

Establishes the Office of the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Ethiopie - - Constitution

Constitution of the International Labour Organization Instrument of Amendment Ratification Proclamation No. 128/1998. -

Adoption: 1998-10-27 | ETH-1998-C-85165

The Constitution of the International Labour Organization
Instrument of Amendment adopted by the General Conference of International Labour Organization on the 19th day of June 1997, is ratified.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Defence Forces (Amendment) Proclamation (No. 23 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-06-30 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-06-30 | ETH-1998-R-53202

Amends provisions of the Defence Forces Proclamation No. 27/1996 which regard, inter alia, age limits for retirement and termination of service.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Proclamation to amend the investment proclamation (No. 116 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-06-11 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-06-11 | ETH-1998-R-53200

Amends provisions of the Investment Proclamation (No. 37/1996) regarding definition of "domestic investor", areas of investment limited to the government or domestic investors, and minimum capital required for foreign investors in the fields of engineering, architecture, and technical consultancy services.

Ethiopie - - Loi

Accession to the African Human and Peoples' Rights Charter Proclamation No. 114/1998 -

Adoption: 1998-06-02 | ETH-1998-L-70040

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Micro and Small Enterprises Development Agency Establishment Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 33 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-04-03 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-04-03 | ETH-1998-R-53199

Establishes a Micro and Small Enterprises Development Agency with the function of promoting small enterprises, disseminating related technology, and supporting necessary training.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Public Service Regulations Amendment Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 32 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-02-27 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1998-02-27 | ETH-1998-R-53201

Amends the Public Service Regulations (No. 1/1962) to provide for maternity leave for pregnant civil servants. Under regular conditions, a pregnant civil servant shall receive 30 days of leave before the expected confinement and 60 days thereafter.

Ethiopie - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Justice and Legal System Research Institute Establishment Council of Ministers Regulation. (No. 22 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-11-25 | ETH-1997-R-53189

Establishes the Justice and Legal System Research Institute whose purpose is to review existing laws with a view to revising and consolidating them, and to publish and distribute legal information.