Legislation

(Adopted on: June 11, 1975)

(Document Status in 1986)

(Editor's Note The ICL edition of the Greek Constitution has been checked by George Katrougalos in 1995 and 1996)

Article 3

3) The text of the Holy Scriptures shall be maintained unaltered. The official translation thereof into any other linguistic form, without the sanction of the Autocephalous Church of Greece and the Great Church of Christ in Constantinople, is prohibited.

Article 5

2) All persons within the Greek State enjoy full protection of their life, honor, and freedom, irrespective of nationality, race, creed, or political allegiance. Exceptions shall be permitted in such cases as are provided for by international law. Aliens persecuted for acts carried out in defense of their freedom shall not be extradited.

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