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Prime minister Robert Fico’s critics claim that under his rule, Slovakia has abandoned its pro-western course (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

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Slovakia passes constitutional amendment recognising only two sexes

Slovakia’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that recognises only two sexes, along with other measures that critics say might breach the country’s international obligations and undermine the protection of human rights.

<p>President Recep Erdogan of Turkey (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)</p>

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Turkey’s Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution

A 1787 copy of the US Constitution that sold for nine million dollars on display at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina (Jeffrey Collins/AP)

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Rare copy of US Constitution sells for $9m at auction

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Rare 1787 copy of US Constitution up for sale at auction

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ieExplains: Ireland is voting in two referendums — here is what you need to know

Conceptual image of a person voting during elections

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Referendum debate: Why Stephen Teap is voting yes and why Tom Clonan is voting no

Q&A: What are the two referenda about?

Here is everything that you need to know

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Chilean voters reject conservative constitution

Voters have rejected a proposed conservative constitution to replace Chile’s dictatorship-era charter, showing the deep division in the South American country and the inability of political sectors to address people’s demands for change made four ...

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Public will need time to consider 'women in the home' referendum changes

National Women's Council director said if the referendum was to go ahead early next year then the wording needed to be published in the next few weeks to allow sufficient time for a national conversation

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

'My family wasn't real': Government urged to publish wording for upcoming referendum

Woman whose partner of 18 years died suddenly says Constitution, which bases the family unit on marriage, has had a 'shocking and disgraceful' impact on her life

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

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'Difficult' to see gender equality referendum go ahead in November, say officials

Body of work required 'very complex' and officials working on it have doubts the referendum would go ahead in November, source said

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Organisations call for wording on upcoming referendum to be published immediately

Family, care and gender equality referendum to take place in November

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Letters to the Editor: The loss of our biodiversity must be tackled in the Constitution

One reader champions the Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity loss, while others consider issues including Irish sovereignty, Russia's war on Ukraine, and recent attacks on libraries

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Aviva Stadium

Letters to the Editor: For and against Michael D Higgins' comments about neutrality

Readers mull over the President's remarks about neutrality — and another looks forward to tomorrow's summer solstice with trepidation given the radical climate change we are witnessing

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Good Friday Agreement: Bertie Ahern says political instability is one of his greatest regrets

Former taoiseach hails peace process but says parties should not be able to collapse democratic institutions in the North

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Sarah Harte: Amending a clause in Constitution will do little for equality of women

It was always a dewy-eyed narrative that mothers were valued in this country, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Ivana Bacik calls for gender-neutral Constitution

All outdated and non-inclusive language must be removed, says the Labour Party leader

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Referendum to remove 'women in the home' reference in the Constitution set for November

During the previous government, then justice minister Charlie Flanagan had initially sought to hold a vote on the matter in October 2018; however, this referendum was postponed.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

State sued over alleged secret deal for RAF to patrol Irish airspace

Senator Gerard Craughwell's case is that the State has failed in its constitutional duty by not putting arrangements with the UK's military in front of the Oireachtas

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

ieExplains: Can your social media posts affect the outcome of a criminal trial?

There can be very serious implications arising from people sharing comments and information regarding an ongoing legal case

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Cork and Dublin set to be big winners in larger Dáil

Due to the population increase, a number of constituencies are set to see additional seats for TDs, with Dublin and surrounding counties all likely to see a jump.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2022

Green TDs appeal against EU-Canada trade deal opens in Supreme Court

High Court challenge to Ceta deal by Patrick Costello last year

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: It's sick that Ireland doesn't have illness benefit for low-paid workers

Elaine Loughlin: How Helen McEntee became a serious contender to lead Fine Gael

She's started reclaiming FG’s progressive credentials, all the while embodying a refreshing modern outlook on family life

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Law on assisted dying would have to come with safeguards

If we are to enact the Dying with Dignity Bill, its limitations would have to be protected in the Constitution

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Fergus Finlay: Mother and baby homes redress scheme must be run by women for women

Ireland has another national debt, to the victims and survivors of mother and baby homes — and it is women who should lead the scheme to right those wrongs

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

FILE PHOTO The Labour Party has confirmed that recently elected Labour TD Ivana Bacik attended an event organised by Katherine Z

Changing Constitution for gender equality 'will take time'

Earlier this year, the Citizens' Assembly recommended that references to a woman's place being in the home should be deleted from the Constitution

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

Alison O'Connor: Restrictions? Let's begin by lifting one that has solely targeted women

Article 42.1 does not confine women to their homes, but it has certainly contributed to denying our agency and autonomy

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021

Citizen’s Assembly meets to discuss Constitution clause on ‘women in the home’

Assembly chair Dr Catherine Day told participants that the article had come from “a very different time, for a very different Ireland”

Sat, 13 Feb, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Ireland is no country to be a woman

The Mother and baby homes report continues to pay lip service to women but fails to fully listen or bring about real equality

Fri, 15 Jan, 2021

Test case to determine if workplace dispute procedures are constitutional

Counsel for the complainant urged the court to find the WRC procedures are “fundamentally flawed”

Wed, 02 Dec, 2020

Government accused of delaying potential referendum on public ownership of water

The government has been accused of kicking the can down the road over a proposed referendum on the public ownership of water.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2019

Report finds article in Constitution relating to woman's place in the home has 'no place' in 21st century Ireland

The Government has been presented with two options to remove the “sexist and paternalistic” Article 41.2 of the Constitution which relates to woman's place in the home.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2018

Minister seeking cross-party support to remove divorce from Constitution

There is a call for a referendum to take divorce out of the Constitution.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2018

81 years on: It’s time for a secular Constitution

Rather than being a tract hostile to religion, a secular Constitution should guarantee freedom of conscience and religious liberty for all citizens, writes TP O’Mahony

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

Taoiseach planning more referendums to approve constitutional changes

The Taoiseach says reform of the Constitution will continue, with a series of referendums set for next May.

Sun, 28 Oct, 2018

'Current article is from another era' - Sinn Féin urge 'Yes' vote in blasphemy referendum

Sinn Féin are calling for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming blasphemy referendum.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2018

Update: Dáil paves way for referendum on blasphemy law

The Dáil has passed legislation to allow for a referendum on removing the reference to blasphemy from the Constitution.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2018

Latest: Referendum on place of women in the home will not be held in October

Update 1pm: A referendum on the place of women in the home will not take place in October.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2018

Leading international expert claims article in Irish Constitution does not reflect reality for most women

A leading international expert has said that there is a new urgency around gender diversity in leadership roles, despite policies that should have eased the problem around the globe.

Wed, 29 Aug, 2018

Justice Minister publishes proposed amendment to remove offence of blasphemy from Constitution

The Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has published the wording of the proposed amendment to the Constitution to remove the offence of blasphemy.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

Greens: Govt 'missed opportunity' to do better with 'sexist and outdated' article in Constitution

A referendum to delete the reference to a woman's place in the home from the Constitution has been welcomed by the National Women's Council.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2018

Referendum to repeal 'outdated' article on a woman's place in the home announced

The Government has approved plans for a referendum on the reference to a woman’s place in the home.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2018

Abortion should be covered by legislation

With less than two weeks to go to the vote on the Eighth Amendment, it’s been a relatively sane campaign. A few interventions, however, have been noteworthy.

Sat, 12 May, 2018

Readers' blog: We cannot hide behind 13th, 14th Amendments

We approved the 13th and 14th Amendments to our Constitution.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

Simon Harris says remove abortion from Constitution

Health Minister Simon Harris has said that abortion, and when it should be allowed for Irish women, must be taken out of the Constitution.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Humanist Association calls for Constitution to remove references to God and blasphemy

We need to amend the Constitution to remove references to blasphemy and God, according to the Humanist Association of Ireland.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

Turkey strips immunity from legislators, clearing way for trials

Turkish legislators have approved a bill to amend the constitution, paving the way for the trials of several pro-Kurdish and other deputies.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Jacob Zuma failed to pay back millions

South African president Jacob Zuma “failed to uphold” the constitution when he did not pay back some of the millions of dollars in state funds used to upgrade his home, South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

Independent TDs want neutrality enshrined in Constitution

Independent TDs plan to table a motion in the new Dáil calling for a referendum to put neutrality in the Constitution and will put pressure on the new government to ban the US military using Shannon Airport.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Are effective police work and constitutional democracy compatible in the US?

Reflecting on this age-old US problem Allen Steinberg asks if effective police work and constitutional democracy are compatible?

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

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Slovakia passes constitutional amendment recognising only two sexes

Turkey’s Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution

Rare copy of US Constitution sells for $9m at auction

Rare 1787 copy of US Constitution up for sale at auction

ieExplains: Ireland is voting in two referendums — here is what you need to know

Referendum debate: Why Stephen Teap is voting yes and why Tom Clonan is voting no

Q&A: What are the two referenda about?

Chilean voters reject conservative constitution

Public will need time to consider 'women in the home' referendum changes

'My family wasn't real': Government urged to publish wording for upcoming referendum

'Difficult' to see gender equality referendum go ahead in November, say officials

Organisations call for wording on upcoming referendum to be published immediately

Letters to the Editor: The loss of our biodiversity must be tackled in the Constitution

Letters to the Editor: For and against Michael D Higgins' comments about neutrality

Good Friday Agreement: Bertie Ahern says political instability is one of his greatest regrets

Sarah Harte: Amending a clause in Constitution will do little for equality of women

Ivana Bacik calls for gender-neutral Constitution

Referendum to remove 'women in the home' reference in the Constitution set for November

State sued over alleged secret deal for RAF to patrol Irish airspace

ieExplains: Can your social media posts affect the outcome of a criminal trial?

Cork and Dublin set to be big winners in larger Dáil

Green TDs appeal against EU-Canada trade deal opens in Supreme Court

Elaine Loughlin: How Helen McEntee became a serious contender to lead Fine Gael

Irish Examiner view: Law on assisted dying would have to come with safeguards

Fergus Finlay: Mother and baby homes redress scheme must be run by women for women

Changing Constitution for gender equality 'will take time'

Alison O'Connor: Restrictions? Let's begin by lifting one that has solely targeted women

Citizen’s Assembly meets to discuss Constitution clause on ‘women in the home’

Elaine Loughlin: Ireland is no country to be a woman

Test case to determine if workplace dispute procedures are constitutional

Government accused of delaying potential referendum on public ownership of water

Report finds article in Constitution relating to woman's place in the home has 'no place' in 21st century Ireland

Minister seeking cross-party support to remove divorce from Constitution

81 years on: It’s time for a secular Constitution

Taoiseach planning more referendums to approve constitutional changes

'Current article is from another era' - Sinn Féin urge 'Yes' vote in blasphemy referendum

Update: Dáil paves way for referendum on blasphemy law

Latest: Referendum on place of women in the home will not be held in October

Leading international expert claims article in Irish Constitution does not reflect reality for most women

Justice Minister publishes proposed amendment to remove offence of blasphemy from Constitution

Greens: Govt 'missed opportunity' to do better with 'sexist and outdated' article in Constitution

Referendum to repeal 'outdated' article on a woman's place in the home announced

Abortion should be covered by legislation

Readers' blog: We cannot hide behind 13th, 14th Amendments

Simon Harris says remove abortion from Constitution

Humanist Association calls for Constitution to remove references to God and blasphemy

Turkey strips immunity from legislators, clearing way for trials

Jacob Zuma failed to pay back millions

Independent TDs want neutrality enshrined in Constitution

Are effective police work and constitutional democracy compatible in the US?

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