Charters of Rights in Commonwealth Countries

1. Parameters -

   A "Charter of Rights" is taken to mean:

   1. a section or sections within a constitution entrenching fundamental human rights, but not a statement of support for or guarantee of such rights contained in a Preamble or
   2. a statute that may be considered to be part of a constitution.

2. Sources -

   • The Commonwealth yearbook *JN 248 A1
   • The Commonwealth Secretariat:  www.thecommonwealth.org
   • Constitutions of the Countries of the World *JF 95 C65 (online version (www.oceanalaw.com)available at the Library)
   • The Stateman's year-book *JA 51 S83
   • The World Factbook *G 1 W67 www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook
   • World Encyclopedia of Parliaments and Legislatures *JF 511 W67

   For more detailed information, please consult the sources mentioned above.

   Please Note:  All internet site references cited in this compilation may change.

3. Summary -

   Commonwealth Countries	with Charter	without Charter
   53	50	3