Constitution of Crimea
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Constitution of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea is the basic law of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
, a republic within southern Ukraine
. The constitution establishes the republic's status and authority within Ukraine.
Following the adoption of the Ukrainian law "On the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea," the Verkhovna Rada was privileged to adopt a Crimean constitution. The constitution was ratified on October 21, 1998 at the second session of the Crimean Verkhovna Rada
(parliament). The Ukrainian parliament
confirmed the constitution on December 23, 1998. It has been in effect since January 12, 1999.
Crimea
Crimea , or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , is a sub-national unit, an autonomous republic, of Ukraine. It is located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, occupying a peninsula of the same name...
, a republic within southern Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. The constitution establishes the republic's status and authority within Ukraine.
Following the adoption of the Ukrainian law "On the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea," the Verkhovna Rada was privileged to adopt a Crimean constitution. The constitution was ratified on October 21, 1998 at the second session of the Crimean Verkhovna Rada
Verkhovna Rada of Crimea
The Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea is the 100-member unicameral parliament of the Ukrainian territory the Autonomous Republic of Crimea...
(parliament). The Ukrainian parliament
Verkhovna Rada
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is Ukraine's parliament. The Verkhovna Rada is a unicameral parliament composed of 450 deputies, which is presided over by a chairman...
confirmed the constitution on December 23, 1998. It has been in effect since January 12, 1999.