Last Change:
05/16/2025
Lao People's Democratic Republic's Constitution with Amendments to 2015
Year: 2015
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
Description
The Constitution of the Lao People's Democratic Republic defines the country as an independent and sovereign state with a socialist-oriented system, emphasizing national unity, governance. Article 51 states that "Lao People's Democratic Republic grants asylum to foreigners who are persecuted for their struggle for freedom, justice, peace and scientific causes."
Selected provisions
Lao People's Democratic Republic's Constitution with Amendments to 2015 - Generic
The Lao People's Democratic Republic grants asylum to foreigners who are persecuted for their struggle for freedom, justice, peace and scienti c causes.