Last Change:

03/21/2025

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as amended to 1989

Year: 1979

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.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1979/en/72964?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Iran+%28Islamic+Republic+of%29&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-72964-en
Description

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, adopted in 1979, establishes the nation's political, social, cultural, and economic frameworks based on Islamic principles. Article 155 allows the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to grant political asylum to individuals who seek it, except those classified otherwise under Iranian law.

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Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as amended to 1989 - Generic

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as amended to 1989 - Generic