Lao People's Democratic Republic 1991 Constitution (reviewed 2015) - Page 15 of 15

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Chapter XIV. Final Provisions

The Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is a fundamental law of the nation.

All laws must comply with the Constitution.

Only the National Assembly has the right to amend the Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

The Constitution can be adopted when it has the affirmative votes of more than two-thirds of the total number of the National Assembly members.

This Constitution enters into force on the date of the promulgating decree issued by the President of the State.

This Constitution supersedes the Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic No. 25/NA, dated 6 May 2003.