en: Paragraph 2 incorporates the relevant case-law from the European Court of Human Rights regarding Article 3 of the ECHR (see Ahmed v Austria, judgment of 17 December 1996, [1996] ECR VI-2206 and Soering, judgment of 7 July 1989).  
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en: TITLE III  
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en: 38  
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en: Equality before the law  
pt: Direito de asilo

en: Everyone is equal before the law.  
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en: Explanation  
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en: This Article corresponds to a general principle of law which is included in all European constitutions and has also been recognised by the Court of Justice as a basic principle of Community law (judgment of 13 November 1984, Case 283/83 Racke [1984] ECR 3791, judgment of 17 April 1997, Case 15/95 EARL [1997] ECR I-1961, and judgment of 13 April 2000, Case 292/97 Karlsson [2000] ECR 2737).  
pt: O presente artigo respeita o Protocolo relativo ao direito de asilo anexo à Constituição.

en: 39  
pt: 39

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en: Non-discrimination  
pt: São proibidas as expulsões colectivas.

en: 1.  
pt: 2.

en: Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited.  
pt: Ninguém pode ser afastado, expulso ou extraditado para um Estado onde corra sério risco de ser sujeito a pena de morte, a tortura ou a outros tratos ou penas desumanos ou degradantes.

en: 2.  
pt: O n.

en: Within the scope of application of the Constitution and without prejudice to any of its specific provisions, any discrimination on grounds of nationality shall be prohibited.  
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en: Explanation  
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en: Paragraph 1 draws on Article 13 of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-124 of the Constitution, Article 14 of the ECHR and Article 11 of the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine as regards genetic heritage.  
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en: Insofar as this corresponds to Article 14 of the ECHR, it applies in compliance with it.  
pt: do Pacto Internacional sobre os Direitos Civis e Políticos).

en: There is no contradiction or incompatibility between paragraph 1 and Article III-124 of the Constitution which has a different scope and purpose:  
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en: Article III-124 confers power on the Union to adopt legislative acts, including harmonisation of the Member States' laws and regulations, to combat certain forms of discrimination, listed exhaustively in that Article.  
pt: da CEDH (ver Ahmed contra Áustria, acórdão de 17 de Dezembro de 1996, Colect.

en: Such legislation may cover action of Member State authorities (as well as relations between private individuals) in any area within the limits of the Union's powers.  
pt: VI-2206, e Soering, acórdão de 7 de Julho de 1989).

en: In contrast, the provision in paragraph 1 does not create any power to enact anti-discrimination laws in these areas of Member State or private action, nor does it lay down a sweeping ban of discrimination in such wide-ranging areas.  
pt: IGUALDADE

en: Paragraph 2 corresponds to Article I-4(2) of the Constitution and must be applied in compliance with that Article.  
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en: 40  
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en: Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity  
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en: The Union shall respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.  
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en: Explanation  
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en: This Article has been based on Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and on Article 151(1) and (4) of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-280(1) and (4) of the Constitution, concerning culture.  
pt: o

en: Respect for cultural and linguistic diversity is now also laid down in Article I-3(3) of the Constitution.  
pt: o

en: The Article is also inspired by Declaration No 11 to the Final Act of the Amsterdam Treaty on the status of churches and non-confessional organisations, now taken over in Article I-52 of the Constitution.  
pt: o

en: 41  
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en: )  
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en: Equality between women and men must be ensured in all areas, including employment, work and pay.  
pt: o

en: The principle of equality shall not prevent the maintenance or adoption of measures providing for specific advantages in favour of the under-represented sex.  
pt: nem a interpretação dada a esse artigo.

en: Explanation  
pt: o

en: The first paragraph has been based on Articles 2 and 3(2) of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Articles I-3 and III-116 of the Constitution which impose the objective of promoting equality between men and women on the Union, and on Article 141(1) of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-214(1) of the Constitution.  
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en: It draws on Article 20 of the revised European Social Charter of 3 May 1996 and on point 16 of the Community Charter on the rights of workers.  
pt: da Constituição e deve ser aplicado em conformidade com esse artigo.

en: It is also based on Article 141(3) of the EC Treaty, now replaced by Article III-214(3) of the Constitution, and Article 2(4) of Council Directive 76/207/EEC on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions.  
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en: In accordance with Article 52(2)(  
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en: 42  
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en: ), the present paragraph does not amend Article III-214(4).  
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en: 43  
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en: The rights of the child  
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en: 1.  
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en: Children shall have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being.  
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en: They may express their views freely.  
pt: o

en: Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their age and maturity.2.  
pt: o

en: In all actions relating to children, whether taken by public authorities or private institutions, the child's best interests must be a primary consideration.  
pt: da Carta Social Europeia revista, de 3 de Maio de 1996, e no ponto 16 da Carta Comunitária dos Direitos Sociais Fundamentais dos Trabalhadores.

en: 3.  
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en: Every child shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis a personal relationship and direct contact with both his or her parents, unless that is contrary to his or her interests.  
pt: o

en: Explanation  
pt: 4 do artigo 2.

en: This Article is based on the New York Convention on the Rights of the Child signed on 20 November 1989 and ratified by all the Member States, particularly Articles 3, 9, 12 and 13 thereof.  
pt: da Directiva 76/207/CEE do Conselho, relativa à concretização do princípio da igualdade de tratamento entre homens e mulheres no que se refere ao acesso ao emprego, à formação e promoção profissionais e às condições de trabalho.

en: Paragraph 3 takes account of the fact that, as part of the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice, Union legislation on civil matters having cross-border implications, for which Article III-269 of the Constitution confers power, may include notably visiting rights ensuring that children can maintain on a regular basis a personal and direct contact with both his or her parents.  
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en: 44  
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en: The rights of the elderly  
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en: The Union recognises and respects the rights of the elderly to lead a life of dignity and independence and to participate in social and cultural life.  
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en: Explanation  
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en: This Article draws on Article 23 of the revised European Social Charter and Articles 24 and 25 of the Community Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers.  
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en: 45  
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en: Integration of persons with disabilities  
pt: Direitos das crianças