constituteproject.org PDF generated: 19 Feb 2021, 13:13 • Binding effect of const rights 2. c. the protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons. The State undertakes to take reasonable steps to ensure the preservation of the cultural heritage and values of the Seychellois people. PART II: FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES 40. It shall be the duty of every citizen of Seychelles• Duty to obey the constitution • Protection of environment a. to uphold and defend this Constitution and the law; b. to further the national interest and to foster national unity; d. to work conscientiously in a chosen profession, occupation or trade; e. to contribute towards the well-being of the community; f. to protect, preserve and improve the environment; and g. generally, to strive towards the fulfillment of the aspirations contained in the Preamble of this Constitution. PART III: STATE OF EMERGENCY AND SAVINGS • Emergency provisions • Head of state decree power 41. 1. The President may, where the President has reason to believe thata. 2. 3. 4. 5. Seychelles 1993 (rev. 2011) a grave threat to national security or public order has arisen or is imminent; or b. a grave civil emergency has arisen or is imminent, in Seychelles or in any part of Seychelles, by a Proclamation published in the Gazette, declare that a state of emergency exists in Seychelles or that part of Seychelles. A declaration made under clause (1) shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of seven days beginning with the date of the publication of the declaration unless, before the expiration of the period, it is approved by a resolution passed by not less than two-thirds of the number of members of the National Assembly. The President shall, within seventy-two hours after the publication of the Proclamation under clause (1), send to the speaker of the National Assembly the facts and circumstances leading to the declaration of the state of emergency and the Speaker shall, within seven days after the publication, cause the declaration and the facts and circumstances leading to the declaration to be considered by the Assembly. Subject to clause (5), a declaration of emergency approved by the National Assembly under clause (2) shall continue in force until the expiration of a period of three months beginning with the date of its approval or until such earlier date as may be specified in the resolution. The National Assembly may, by a resolution passed by the votes of a majority of members of the National Assembly, at any time, revoke a declaration approved by the National Assembly under this article. Page 19