Constitution of the Independent
State of Samoa
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(2) Samoa shall comprise the islands of Upolu, Savai'i,
Manono and Apolima in the South Pacific Ocean, together with
all other islands adjacent thereto and lying between the 13th and
15th degrees of south latitude and the 171st and 173rd degrees of
longitude west of Greenwich.
(3) Samoa is a Christian nation founded on God the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit.
(As to clause (2) see also the Territorial Sea Act 1971, and Article
43.)
2. The Supreme Law - (1) This Constitution shall be the
supreme law of Samoa.
(2) Any existing law and any law passed after the date of
coming into force of this Constitution which is inconsistent with
this Constitution shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.
(In respect of the coming into force of the Constitution, see Article
113)
PART II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
3. Definition of the State - In this Part, unless the context
otherwise requires, "the State" includes the Head of State,
Cabinet, Parliament and all local and other authorities established
under any law.
4. Remedies for enforcement of rights - (1) Except for a
judicial review matters arising from the proceedings in Part IX
Land and Titles Courts, any person may apply to the Supreme
Court by appropriate proceedings to enforce the rights conferred
under the provisions of this Part.
(2) The Supreme Court shall have power to make all such
orders as may be necessary and appropriate to secure to the
applicant the enjoyment of any of the rights conferred under the
provisions of this Part.
5. Right to life - (1) No person shall be deprived of his or
her life intentionally, except in the execution of a sentence of a