Portugal - 1982 Constitution
Part | I - Fundamental Duties and Rights - II - Rights, Freedoms and Guarantees |
Title | Article 51 |
Chapter | II - Rights, Freedoms and Guarantees of Political Participation |
Article |
51 (1) Freedom of association includes the right to establish and join political associations and parties, and, through them, to work jointly and democratically to give expression to the will of the people and to organize political power. |
Amendment |
Constitution: Article 47 (1976) |
Amendment |
Constitution: Article 51 (1989) |
Categories |
- Democratic principles (Popular sovereignty) - Extra-parliamentary party (Organizational structure) - Programme and identity (Religion) - Rights and freedoms (Freedom of association) |
Source | Portuguese Electoral Commission (http://www.cne.pt) |