Slovakia · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Slovakia, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Includes the catalogue of fundamental rights.
- EU law
- Applicable since 2004; precedence within its field.
- International treaties
- Human-rights treaties rank above statute under Article 7(5).
- Statutes
- Civil Code (40/1964), Criminal Code (300/2005), the 2016 procedure codes.
- Government regulations and decrees
- Issued to implement statutes.
The legislative process
Bills pass three readings in the National Council. A presidential veto is overridden by an absolute majority of all members. Laws take effect on publication in the Collection of Laws (Slov-Lex).
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