Last Change:

04/09/2025

Constitution of the Syrian Arab Republic

Year: 2012

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/2012/en/90331?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Syrian+Arab+Republic+%28the%29&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-90331-en
Description

The Constitution of the Syrian Arab Republic establishes Syria as a sovereign republic with emphasis on Arab unity, democracy, and the rule of law. It includes provisions on essential rights, including the right to life, freedom, education, and health, while highlighting the role of Islam in the legislative process. Article 55 specifies that "the President of the Republic shall decide on matters of citizenship and the granting of political asylum."

Selected provisions
Constitution of the Syrian Arab Republic - Generic

Constitution of the Syrian Arab Republic - Generic