Description
Constitution of Peru
Book Summary
This volume contains the full text of the 1993 Political Constitution of Peru, the fundamental law governing the country's legal system. The reader will find the complete legal document that establishes the structure of the State, the fundamental rights and duties of citizens, and the organization of public powers. An essential reference work for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the legal and institutional foundations of the Republic of Peru.
What is it about?
The 1993 Constitution of Peru is the supreme law that defines the country's legal and political framework. The text is structured into titles and chapters that address everything from the general principles of the State and the nation to the detailed regulation of fundamental human rights, government regimes, the structure of the State, and the functions of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. It also includes provisions on the electoral system, decentralization, national defense, and the economic order. The document was drafted in a specific historical context, following the constitutional crisis of 1992, and was approved by referendum in 1993, serving since then as the basis for the Peruvian legal system.
Main Topics
- Fundamental human rights and constitutional guarantees
- Structure and organization of the Peruvian State
- Separation of powers: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
- Electoral system and citizen participation
- Economic regime and territorial decentralization
- National defense and constitutional order
Who is it recommended for?
This work is intended for lawyers, judges, prosecutors, and legal professionals who need to consult the current constitutional text. It is also highly useful for students of law, political science, and public administration, as well as for those preparing for competitive examinations and civil servants who need to know the fundamental legal framework of Peru. Likewise, it is a reference work for researchers and any citizen interested in understanding the country's legal and institutional foundations.
What this book offers
- Access to the full and updated text of the 1993 Peruvian Constitution in a manageable, quick-reference format
- Clear understanding of the structure of the State and the organization of public powers
- Detailed knowledge of the fundamental rights and duties recognized in the Peruvian legal system
- Indispensable study and work tool for legal analysis and legal practice
- Essential normative reference for understanding the political and legal system of contemporary Peru
Technical Data
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Classic texts, Constitutional and administrative law
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2005
- Number of pages: 118
- Weight: 80 g
Editorial Assessment
This pocket edition of the 1993 Peruvian Constitution offers direct and practical access to the country's fundamental legal text. Its compact and lightweight format makes it a convenient reference tool to carry to the classroom, the office, or any workplace. The work is especially useful for those who need to have the basic normative reference of the Peruvian legal system at hand, whether they are students, legal professionals, or citizens interested in the institutional life of the country.