Last Change:

05/12/2025

The Belgium Constitution

Year: 1831

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.dekamer.be/kvvcr/pdf_sections/publications/constitution/GrondwetUK.pdf
Description

The Belgium's Constitution was enacted in 1831 with Amendments through 2021. It outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms applicable to all individuals.  Article 191 stipulates that a all foreigners on Belgian soil benefit from the protection provided to persons and property, except for those exceptions provided for by the law.

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Constitution belge coordonnée - Generic

Constitution belge coordonnée - Generic

Article 191 - Protection for foreigners

All foreigners on Belgian soil benefit from the protection provided to persons and property, except for those exceptions provided for by the law.