Last Change:
05/26/2025
Constitution of the Republic of Yemen with Amendments to 2015
Year: 2001
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.constituteproject.org/constitution/Yemen_2015.pdf?lang=en
Description
The Constitution of Yemen defines the country as an Arab, Islamic, independent state, with Islamic Shari'ah as the primary source of legislation. Article 46 of the Constitution states that the extradition of political refugees is prohibited. Additionally, Article 119.16 grants the power to grant political asylum to the President of the Republic.
Selected provisions
Constitution of the Republic of Yemen with Amendments to 2015 - Generic
Constitution of the Republic of Yemen with Amendments to 2015 - Generic