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The Constitution of the Republic of Yemen [consolidated version].

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First Region

Yemen
Constitutional law
1991-05-16
National
Constitution

Second Region

Consists of 5 Parts and 159 Articles. Article 1 defines the Republic of Yemen as an "Arab Islamic State" in which, according to Article 2 "Islam is the religion of the State" and the Shari'a is to be the foundation of the legal system and the legislation. Article 5 states that the political system shall be established on a political pluralism and multi-party basis. Part Two concerns the basic rights and obligations of citizens. Article 40 provides that all citizens are to be equal in rights and duties. In Article 57, the right to form associations and to be a member of political, professional, scientific, social and cultural associations and unions is acknowledged but this is done "to serve the objectives of the Constitution". Part Three regulates the distribution of State powers. Part Four governs the emblem, flag and national anthem of the Republic and Part Five concerns amendment to the Constitution and general provisions.

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Electronic region

Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications, Inc.
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry, New York
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1995-03
    Page range
    pp. 3-46

Serial region

    Serial title
    Arab Law Quarterly
    Date
    1992
    Volume
    Vol. 7
    Number
    Part 1
    Page range
    pp.70-82
    ISBN
    0268-0556