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 stateowned kuwait news agency kuna is the largest media house in the country. Article 10 the aims of the union shall be the maintenance of its independence and sovereignty. Mauritanias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2012. The constitution of kuwait was created by the constitutional assembly in 1961 1962 and. The constitution was published in the official bulletin no. With respect to the islamic content of the iranian revolution, which was a movement for the. Kuwait gained its independence from britain in june 1961. Somali constitution this is the official version of the constitution as amended up to 31 december 1963.
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. Constitution of qatar this is an english translation of the constitution of the state of qatar. Neither its sovereignty nor any part of its territory may be relinquished. The constitution of the somali republic as amended up to. The literacy rate, estimated at more than 60%, is one of the highest in the. Until the construction of the union capital is complete, abu dhabi shall be the provisional headquarters of the union. 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. 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. Kuwait uses sunni islam as its state religion, while its legislation is based on sharia. Second no law that contradicts this constitution shall be enacted. Al kuwait alyawm kuwait official gazette sunday, 7 rabie alawwal 1431 ah february 21, 2010 ad law no. Table of contents topic page number area, geography, and climate 1 wildlife 1. Referenda no fraction of the people or any individual may arrogate its exercise.
The constitution of the hashemite kingdom of jordan. Kuwaitis across the spectrum express continuing loyalty to the constitution, which. Ministry of foreign affairs external link back to top. Any text in any regional constitutions or any other legal text that contradicts this constitution shall be considered void. Kuwait city, they began to integrate into kuwaiti urban life and experienced. The 50seat assembly was established by kuwait s november 1962 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. B lebanon is arab in its identity and in its affiliation. The constitution also grants citizens a number of social rights, which form the basis for kuwait s extensive welfare system. 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. The republic of kosovo is an independent, sovereign, democratic, unique and indivisible state. Replacing articles 96 item 3, 97, 98, 147 of law no. The limited liability company shall not be incorporated unless all cash membership interests are. It is unified in its territory, people, and institutions within the boundaries defined in this constitution and recognized internationally.
Constitution of the italian republic fundamental principles art. This document is an english version of the 1962 kuwaiti constitution. Kuwaiti constitution external link wipo lex in arabic and english. Kuwait external link universitat bern institut fur offentliches recht offers english translation of. Islam and the islamic sharia islamic law are the main sources of the kuwaiti laws and legislations. Do not worry our excellent chat support could help you. Article 3 the official language of the state is arabic.
Legislation of the judiciary and advice and legislation and the real estate. Executive power rests with the emir, the head of state, who exercises it through a. Next to lebanons parliament, it is the longestserving allelected legislative body in the arab world. We, abdullah alsalim alsabah, amir of the state of kuwait. A visa is required by all visitors except gcc nationals. A council of ministers, also known as cabinet ministers, aids the prime minister in his task as the head ofgovernment of. The constitution of the state of kuwait table of contents. 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.
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. The national sovereignty belongs to the people who exercise it through their elected representatives and by way voie of referendum. Mauritanias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. The constitution the official portal of the uae government. Kuwait proudly identifies itself as the regions oldest functioning democracy. In a solemn manner, we approve the constitution of the republic of kosovo. When the british ended the protectorate in 1961, about onethird of. Majlis alummah alkuwayti national assembly external link. Majority of the kuwaiti muslims are sunnis and the rest are shiaa. The constitution provides for amendments in its tenth part final and transitional provisions. The national assembly shall consist of a senate and a chamber of deputies. Third, i reflect on the implications of kuwait s liberal experiment for constitution al development in kuwait and the rest of the gulf. Its religion is islam and sharia law shall be a main source.
Sharia courts deal with personal and family issues. Kuwait s legal system is based on sharia law, english law, egyptian practice, and elements from the ottoman system. It is a founding and active member of the league of arab states and abides by its pacts and covenants. Kuwait s judicial system is the most independent in the. This constitution is the preeminent and supreme law in iraq and shall be binding in all parts of iraq without exception. Kuwaits constitution of 1962, reinstated in 1992 constituteproject.
The state and the system of government regional groups article 1 kuwait is an arab, independent, fully sovereign state. Kuwait produces more newspapers and magazines per capita than its neighbors. It supersedes any english text previously published. Kuwait is a constitutional emirate with a semidemocratic political system. In the name of allah, the beneficent, the merciful. 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. The head of state is the emir or sheikh, a hereditary office. Constitution of kuwait wikisource, the free online library. There shall be no surrender of its sovereignty nor cession of any part of its territories. However, women do not have a right to vote and the freedom of association art. Pages in category constitutions by country the following 126 pages are in this category, out of 126 total. February 27th, 2020 english title german title federal constitutional laws bundesverfassungsgesetze basic law on the general rights of nationals date of the version. 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. The right to life is the first right of any human being.
At the crossroads of change or political stagnation shafeeq ghabra may 2014 middle east institute policy papers series. 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. Kuwait was the first arab state in the persian gulf to establish a constitution and parliament. Constitution of november 11 1962 this document is an english version of the 1962 kuwaiti constitution. Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy and has the oldest directly elected parliament among the arab states of the persian gulf. Morocco 2011 page 9 an authority for parity and the struggle against all forms of discrimination is created, to this effect. Sovereignty belongs to the people and is exercised by the people in the forms and within the limits of the constitution. Under the terms of the newly drafted constitution, kuwait held its first parliamentary elections in 1963. Kuwait s 1962 constitution draws on both western and arab models. Article 25 the legislative power shall be vested in the national assembly and the king.
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