According to the preamble of the Constitution of the French Fifth Republic (adopted on 4 October 1958, and the current constitution), the principles set forth in the Declaration have constitutional value.
De acordo ao preámbulo da Constitución da Quinta República de Francia (adoptada o 4 de outubro de 1958, e actual constitución do dito país), os principios descritos na Declaración teñen valor constitucional.