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Basic Statute of the State (Sultani Decree No. 101 of 1996).

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Oman
Constitutional law
1996-11-06
National
Constitution

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Chapter I: State and System of Government. The basis for law shall be Islamic Sharia and the system of government shall be a sultanate. Chapter II: the Principles Guiding the State's Policy. There shall be a free economy, and the state shall provide for assistance in case of sicknees, old age or disability. Chapter III: Public Rights and Duties. Prohibits discrimination on the ground of gender, origin, colour, language, religion, and social status. Guarantees personal freedom, freedom from torture, freedom of expression, association and religion within the limits of the law. Prohibits forming of societies which are "adverse to the order of society." Chapter IV: Head of State, Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Chapter V: Oman Council Chapter VI: The Judiciary Chapter VII: General Provisions.

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Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World
    Author
    Gisbert H. Flanz
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1997-06
    Page range
    30 p.
    ISBN
    0-379-00467-4

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    Serial title
    Arab Law Quaterly
    Date
    2002
    Volume
    Vol. 17
    Number
    No. 1
    Page range
    pp. 56-72