Second no law that contradicts this constitution shall be enacted. Constitution of november 11 1962 this document is an english version of the 1962 kuwaiti constitution. Kuwaits constitutional showdown the world awoke to a new front in the arab spring as thousands of protestors fought through guards to occupy kuwait s parliament on wednesday night. Kuwait s legal system is based on sharia law, english law, egyptian practice, and elements from the ottoman system. February 27th, 2020 english title german title federal constitutional laws bundesverfassungsgesetze basic law on the general rights of nationals date of the version. Kuwaits constitution of 1962, reinstated in 1992 constituteproject. The provisions relating to the amiri system in kuwait and the principles of liberty and equality, provided for in this constitution, may not be proposed for revision except in relation to the title of the emirate or to increase the guarantees of liberty and equality. It symbols kuwait and coasts located kuwaittowers, consisting of three towers, designed in the form owatering fragrance heritage kuwait and the length of themain tower about 185 meters and consists of twoballs, lower gelato and upper hall and snacks includemonitors to watch kuwait city, and the length of thesecond tower 145. Majority of the kuwaiti muslims are sunnis and the rest are shiaa. Mauritanias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2012.
The constitution guarantees the independence of the judiciary and designates the supreme council of the judiciary as its highest body and guarantor of judicial independence. Kuwait is a constitutional emirate with a semidemocratic political system. Article 3 the official language of the state is arabic. Majlis alummah alkuwayti national assembly external link. Kuwait was the first arab state in the persian gulf to establish a constitution and parliament. Morocco 2011 page 9 an authority for parity and the struggle against all forms of discrimination is created, to this effect. Constitution of the italian republic fundamental principles art. Do not worry our excellent chat support could help you. The constitution of the somali republic as amended up to.
The constitution provides for amendments in its tenth part final and transitional provisions. In june 1961, kuwait became independent with the end of the british protectorate and the sheikh abdullah alsalim alsabah became an emir. Al kuwait alyawm kuwait official gazette sunday, 7 rabie alawwal 1431 ah february 21, 2010 ad law no. Kuwait produces more newspapers and magazines per capita than its neighbors. In the name of allah, the beneficent, the merciful.
Legislation of the judiciary and advice and legislation and the real estate. Kuwait s judicial system is the most independent in the. The republic of kosovo is an independent, sovereign, democratic, unique and indivisible state. Constitution of kuwait wikisource, the free online library. This constitution is the preeminent and supreme law in iraq and shall be binding in all parts of iraq without exception.
Sharia courts deal with personal and family issues. There shall be no surrender of its sovereignty nor cession of any part of its territories. The head of state is the emir or sheikh, a hereditary office. Constitution online world intellectual property organisation wipo pdf of constitution in english consulted on 20181102 constitution in arabic world intellectual property organisation wipo pdf of constitution in arabic consulted on 20181102. It is a founding and active member of the league of arab states and abides by its pacts and covenants. The kuwaiti constitution states that islam is the main, official religion of kuwait. The state and the system of government regional groups article 1 kuwait is an arab, independent, fully sovereign state. Article 2 the religion of the state is islam, and the islamic sharia shall be a main source of legislation. The constitution also grants citizens a number of social rights, which form the basis for kuwait s extensive welfare system. Kuwait uses sunni islam as its state religion, while its legislation is based on sharia.
However, women do not have a right to vote and the freedom of association art. The constitution the official portal of the uae government. The stateowned kuwait news agency kuna is the largest media house in the country. Second, i trace out the historical origins of kuwaits national assembly, with a focus on iraq, and with reference to the work of jill crystal and sean yom. A visa is required by all visitors except gcc nationals. The provisions relating to the amiri system in kuwait and the principles of liberty and equality, provided for in this constitution, may not be proposed for revision.
Article 25 the legislative power shall be vested in the national assembly and the king. We, abdullah alsalim alsabah, amir of the state of kuwait. Constitution of qatar this is an english translation of the constitution of the state of qatar. Under the terms of the newly drafted constitution, kuwait held its first parliamentary elections in 1963. Kuwait city, they began to integrate into kuwaiti urban life and experienced. The right to life is the first right of any human being. The constitution of the hashemite kingdom of jordan. In a solemn manner, we approve the constitution of the republic of kosovo. Somali constitution this is the official version of the constitution as amended up to 31 december 1963.
When the british ended the protectorate in 1961, about onethird of. Kuwait external link universitat bern institut fur offentliches recht offers english translation of. Kuwaitis across the spectrum express continuing loyalty to the constitution, which. The arabic version of the constitution is the definitive legal text.
The constitution of kuwait was created by the constitutional assembly in 19611962 and signed into law on 11 november 1962 by amir abdullah iii alsalim alsabah. Any text in any regional constitutions or any other legal text that contradicts this constitution shall be considered void. Kuwait gained its independence from britain in june 1961. A council of ministers, also known as cabinet ministers, aids the prime minister in his task as the head ofgovernment of. The constitution of kuwait was created by the constitutional assembly in 1961 1962 and. It is unified in its territory, people, and institutions within the boundaries defined in this constitution and recognized internationally. Article 144 provides that if the supreme council considers that the topmost interests of the federation require the amendment of this constitution, it shall submit a draft constitutional amendment to the federal national council. The limited liability company shall not be incorporated unless all cash membership interests are.
With respect to the islamic content of the iranian revolution, which was a movement for the. Mauritanias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. Article 26 the executive power shall be vested in the king, who shall exercise his powers through his ministers in accordance with the provisions of the present. The constitution was published in the official bulletin no.
The constitution of the state of kuwait table of contents. Replacing articles 96 item 3, 97, 98, 147 of law no. This document is an english version of the 1962 kuwaiti constitution. The 50seat assembly was established by kuwait s november 1962 constitution. Islam and the islamic sharia islamic law are the main sources of the kuwaiti laws and legislations. Kuwait s 1962 constitution draws on both western and arab models.
The hybrid political system is divided between an elected parliament and appointed government the constitution of kuwait, approved and promulgated in november 1962, calls for direct elections to a unicameral parliament the national assembly. Neither its sovereignty nor any part of its territory may be relinquished. B lebanon is arab in its identity and in its affiliation. Its religion is islam and sharia law shall be a main source. The literacy rate, estimated at more than 60%, is one of the highest in the. It supersedes any english text previously published.
The national assembly shall consist of a senate and a chamber of deputies. Article 10 the aims of the union shall be the maintenance of its independence and sovereignty. Executive power rests with the emir, the head of state, who exercises it through a. Until the construction of the union capital is complete, abu dhabi shall be the provisional headquarters of the union. Kuwait proudly identifies itself as the regions oldest functioning democracy. Third, i reflect on the implications of kuwait s liberal experiment for constitution al development in kuwait and the rest of the gulf. At the crossroads of change or political stagnation shafeeq ghabra may 2014 middle east institute policy papers series. Table of contents topic page number area, geography, and climate 1 wildlife 1.
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