Constitution of Tuvalu

The Constitution of Tuvalu states that it is “the supreme law of Tuvalu” and that “all other laws shall be interpreted and applied subject to this Constitution”; it sets out the Principles of the Bill of Rights and the Protection of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.^[1]

Tuvalu's independence was granted to it by the United Kingdom by virtue of the Tuvalu Independence Order 1978 (UK). Tuvalu became an independent constitutional monarchy on 1 October 1978. Charles III - as the King of Tuvalu - is the Head of State, represented by the Governor-General, who is appointed by the King on advice of the Prime Minister of Tuvalu. A written constitution was adopted at independence. In 1986 Tuvalu approved a new constitution that had been developed by the community leaders and the members of the Tuvaluan parliament. In May 2018 a translation of the current Constitution into the Tuvaluan language was completed as part of the Tuvalu Constitutional Review Project.^[2]

^ "Constitution of Tuvalu" (PDF). Government of Tuvalu. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
^ Mozeem, Mohammed (July 2018). "Tuvalu Constitutional Review Project Report: January – July 2018" (PDF). Radio Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2019.

[CofT23-1] "Constitution of Tuvalu" (PDF). Government of Tuvalu. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

[TCRP18-2] Mozeem, Mohammed (July 2018). "Tuvalu Constitutional Review Project Report: January – July 2018" (PDF). Radio Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2019.

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