Health Legislation

The Constitution of the Republic of Liberia is the supreme law of the state. The Constitution of Liberia establishes the core principles and values of the organization of the state, delineates the division of powers within the states, establishes the key rights, freedoms and obligations, and sets up the core state institutes and bodies. The Constitution of Liberia consists of 97 articles that are grouped into 13 chapters, that are supplemented by one schedule.

The Constitution was promulgated in 1984 and modified in 1996. It includes 133 articles addressing a wide array of issues including among other things fundamental rights and freedoms, the fundamental principles of the State and institutional arrangements.