The report prepared by the government contains historical background, a description of the general political structure, economic and social policies and related statistics, the national culture, and the general legal framework within which human rights are protected. The Constitution guarantees 15 rights to all citizens and, in principle, to all aliens residing on the territory of the Grand Duchy. International instruments are self-executing and do not require implementing regulations, unless their terms expressly state the contrary. These instruments directly invoke rights and obligations for the subjects of national sovereignty and may, without any other action, be implemented by national administrative and law courts. Disregard of them by a national court is grounds for appeal.
International law takes precedence over national law.
Luxembourg's third periodic report was due 30 June 1998. Luxembourg's third and fourth periodic reports were due 17 November 1994 and 1999 respectively. Luxembourg's 10th and 11th periodic reports were due 31 May 1997 and 1999 respectively. Luxembourg's second and third periodic reports are due 5 April 2001 and 2006 respectively. This information is subject to change.