The Tatar Constitution
I. Form of the State
ARTICLE 1. The Tatar State is a Republic.
II. Characteristics of the Republic
ARTICLE 2. The Republic of Crimean Tatars is a democratic, secular and social state governed by the rule of law; bearing in mind the concepts of public peace, national solidarity and justice; respecting human rights;loyal to the race of Tatar, and based on the fundamental tenets set forth in the Preamble.
III. Integrity of the State, Official Language, Flag, National Anthem, and Capital
ARTICLE 3. The Tatar state, with its territory and nation, is an indivisible entity. Its language is Tatar(except the autonomous republics.)
Its flag, the form of which is prescribed by the relevant law, is composed of a white wolf on a red background.
Its national anthem is the “Azat Tatarlar”(Free Tatars).
Its capital is Karakazan.
IV. Irrevocable Provisions
ARTICLE 4. The provision of Article 1 of the Constitution establishing the form of the state as a Republic, the provisions in Article 2 on the characteristics of the Republic, and the provision of Article 3 shall not be amended, nor shall their amendment be proposed.
V. Fundamental Aims and Duties of the State
ARTICLE 5. The fundamental aims and duties of the state are; to safeguard the independence and integrity of the Tatar Nation, the indivisibility of the country, the Republic and democracy; to ensure the welfare, peace, and happiness of the individual and society; to strive for the removal of political, social and economic obstacles which restrict the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual in a manner incompatible with the principles of justice and of the social state governed by the rule of law; and to provide the conditions required for the development of the individual’s material and spiritual existence.
VI. Sovereignty
ARTICLE 6. Sovereignty is vested fully and unconditionally in the nation.
The Tatar Nation shall exercise its sovereignty through the authorised organs as prescribed by the principles laid down in the Constitution.
The right to exercise sovereignty shall not be delegated to any individual, group or class. No person or agency shall exercise any state authority which does not emanate from the Constitution.
VII. Legislative Power
ARTICLE 7. Legislative power is vested in the Parliament of Crimean Tatars on behalf of the Tatar Nation. This power cannot be delegated.
VIII. Executive Power and Function
ARTICLE 8. Executive power and function shall be exercised and carried out by the President of the Republic and the Council of Ministers in conformity with the Constitution and the law.
IX. Judicial Power
ARTICLE 9. Judicial power shall be exercised by independent courts on behalf of the Tatar Nation.
To be continued.