A Review of developments and changes in the worlds' constitutions

Abstract

The constitution is a living document, that being the case, there is a need to increase the understanding of the constitution through systematic research and teaching at various levels. The paper aims to be a catalyst that inspires creative action to claim and advance certain new constitutional rights encapsulated in various world‟s constitutions. It seeks to raise awareness of new constitutional rights. Most world‟s constitutions have incorporated constitutional provisions that ensure the entrenched new fundamental human rights. The latest constitutions, including South African Constitution of 1996 are advanced and have included significant number of rights which were left out in the old constitutions. The courts are given the widest possible powers to develop and forge new remedies for protection of constitutional rights and the enforcement of constitutional duties.