Last Change:

05/26/2025

Constitution of the United Arab Emirates with Amendments to 2009

Year: 1971

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/United_Arab_Emirates_2009.pdf
Description

The Constitution establishes the framework for governance, outlining the structure of federal and emirate authorities. Foreigners in the UAE are entitled to rights and freedoms as per international agreements to which the UAE is a party, while also being responsible for corresponding duties in Article 40. Additionally, it prohibits the extradition of political refugees in Article 38.

Selected provisions
Constitution of the United Arab Emirates with Amendments to 2009 - Generic

Constitution of the United Arab Emirates with Amendments to 2009 - Generic

Article 38 - Extradition

A citizen or a political refugee may not be extradited.