Constitution of the Republic of Turkmenistan | |
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![]() Official version of the Constitution of Turkmenistan | |
Assembly of Turkmenistan | |
Territorial extent | Turkmenistan |
Enacted | 18 May 1992 |
Signed by | Citizens of Turkmenistan |
Status: In force |
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The Constitution of Turkmenistan adopted on 18 May 1992 is the supreme law of Turkmenistan (Article 5). In its preamble, the Constitution emphasizes self-determination for the Turkmen people, as well as the rule of law and rights for citizens. (See also Human rights in Turkmenistan).
The 1992 constitution was amended in 1995, 1999, 2003[1] and 2006.[2] It was amended on 26 September 2008, abolishing the 2,500-member People's Council (Halk Maslahaty) and expanding the elected Assembly (Mejlis) from 65 to 125 members.[3] A new constitution was adopted on 14 September, 2016. State Flag and Constitution Day is celebrated on 18 May.