The Republic

CFRN 1999·Ch. IV · Fundamental Rights

§45

Restriction on and derogation from fundamental rights

Restrictions

The Text

Nothing in sections 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 of this Constitution shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedom of other persons.

How to cite this section

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), §45Restriction on and derogation from fundamental rights. Retrieved from The Republic, therepublic.extrafemi.com/constitution/fundamental-rights/45.

Source · Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended · §45

All sections in Chapter IVFundamental Rights

Methodology

Tier 1 · primary

Courts. Gazettes. National archives.

Tier 2 · corroborating

OCCRP. HRW. BudgIT. TheCable.

Tier 4 · tertiary, flagged

Wikipedia only where primary is pending. Always labelled.