General principles and reforms 1 general principles a. Constitution of lebanon wikisource, the free online library. The lebanese political system is formally based on. That text is itself based on the lebanese constitution. Translation for constitutions in the free englisharabic dictionary and many other arabic translations.
Article 3 the boundaries of administrative areas may not be altered except according to a law. The national symbol in lebanon is the cedar tree, because an abundance of them are found in the lebanon mountains. There are also provisions for freedom of conscience and the free exercise of all forms of worship, as long as the dignity of the several religions. As modified by the constitutional law of 7 december 1943 sole article. The lebanese etransaction law in relation with personal.
The original version of article 5 read the lebanese flag is blue, white, red with a cedar in the white part. An english translation of the constitution of lebanon. Lebanons constitution of 1926 with amendments through 2004. The lebanese etransaction law in relation with personal data. The lebanese nationality, the way it is acquired, is reta and forfeited, shall be determined by law. Article 101 greater lebanon, the lebanese republic beginning 1 sep 1929, the state of greater lebanon is to be known as the lebanese republic without any other change or modification. In an attempt to maintain equality between christians and muslims, article 24 of the constitution mandates the distribution. The lebanese nationals, their rights and their duties article 6. Constitution of the syrian arab republic 2012 preamble arab civilization, which is part of human heritage, has faced through its long history great challenges aimed at breaking its will and subjecting it to colonial domination, but it has always rose through its own creative abilities to exercise its role in building human. There shall be no segregation of the people on the basis of any type of belonging, and no fragmentation, partition, or settlement of non lebanese in lebanon.
B lebanon is arab in its identity and in its affiliation. English translation of the provisional constitution 2011 egypt constitution the constitution of the arab republic of egypt, 1971 as amended to 2007 pdf arabic. United nations department of economic and social affairs. Although many lebanese historians and politicians have claimed that the constitution was designed primarily by local leaders to reflect purely lebanese interests, the minutes of the constituent assembly reveal the major role of the french representative. Apr 17, 2019 article 101 greater lebanon, the lebanese republic beginning 1 sep 1929, the state of greater lebanon is to be known as the lebanese republic without any other change or modification. Its capital city is beirut lebanon has two chains of mountains. It is the daily vernacular of the lebanese, and is widely used in speech in government affairs and administration, although literary arabic is the official written language of government and administration as mandated by the constitution. The constitution does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex or gender.
Lebanese constitution of 23 may 1926 and its amendments, available in arabic at. Translation only applies to this page and is not available for downloaded files or external links. The most recent amendment of the constitution was for the charter of lebanese national reconciliation taif accord, in october, 1989. It is a founding and active member of the league of arab states and abides by its pacts and covenants. Lebanon is also a founding and active member of the united nations organisation and abides by its covenants and by the universal declaration of human rights.
Republique libanaise, is a country in western asia. The constitution gives every lebanese citizen twentyone years or older the right to vote if he meets the conditions required by the electoral law in force. Bustros for the bureau of lebanese and arab documentation in london. All lebanese are guaranteed the freedoms of speech, assembly, and association within the limits established by law. Accordingly some of the original articles were abrogated, abridged or modified.
Apr 30, 2019 dorine saleh, a lebanese judge, said that article 7 of the constitution guarantees that all lebanese are equal in law and that they enjoy the same civic and political rights, as well as being. Since then, fundamental changes in the country and the region prompted changes in the original text. Voter registration case studies from the mena region lebanon national democratic institute 55 registration process, but rather primarily media issues and campaign financing. Lebanese laws in english provided by sader legal publisherssince 1863 dear all, i take this opportunity to thank you all for the intrest you are showing in our newly launched website. All translations of this and other articles of the lebanese constitution from arabic into english in this report are the work of the author. Report on the independence and impartiality of the judiciary lebanon.
A reference edition in english translation by the department of political studies and public administration at the american university of beirut 1960, and also seems to draw on the 1973 translation by gabriel m. Constitution of the arab republic of egypt part one the state article 1. The constitution of lebanon was adopted on 23 may 1926 the most recent amendment of the constitution was for the charter of lebanese national reconciliation taif accord, in october, 1989 in an attempt to maintain equality between christians and muslims, article 24 of the constitution mandates the distribution of offices on the basis of confessionalism as an interim. Le costituzioni degli stati del vicino oriente in french. Every lebanese shall have the right to live in any part thereof and to enjoy the rule of law wherever he resides. Lebanon is a sovereign, free, and independent country and a final homeland for all its citizens. Arabic lebanese translation services english to arabic. Lebanese national legal system the lebanese constitution, promulgated may 23, 1926 with its amendments law decision no. Lebanon fits one of the models mentioned in the position paper for this conference as having serious shortcomingsthe millet based model in which priority is given to collective selfgovernment by each religious community within the polity. There shall be no segregation of the people on the basis of any type of belonging, and no fragmentation, partition, or settlement of nonlebanese in lebanon.
Lebanese nationality and the manner in which it is acquired, retained,and lost is to be determined in accordance with the law. Reference edition in english translation by the department of political. To say the least, many are mixing the two together which is creating a lot of confusion. The constitution of 23 may 1926 with all amendments. The constitution stresses freedom and equality, although with some limitations. The taif agreement this agreement, which ended the civil war in lebanon, was negotiated in taif, saudi arabia, in september 1989 and approved by the lebanese parliament on 4 november 1989. The president of the lebanese republic is the head of state of lebanon. Constitution article 7 of the 1926 constitution states that all lebanese are equal before the law and equally enjoy civil and political rights. Lebanon simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The main languages used in the country are arabic, english, and french. Constitutional law and the political rights of religious. Free access website which is the only website publishing the main lebanese laws in english languages.
Lebanese national legal system the lebanese constitution. In order to clarify the matter i shall start by reproducing several articles from lebanon constitution this english translation reflects exactly the original arabic text that are related to the quorum and to the ballot of the presidential election process. Lebanons location at the crossroads o the mediterranean basin an the arabian hinterland haes dictatit its rich history, an shapit a cultural identity o releegious an ethnic diversity. Eco london bureau of lebanese and arab documentation 1973.
Lebanese constitution february 21, 2016 lebanese constitution 0 lebanon is a parliamentary democratic republic based on respect for public liberties, especially the freedom of opinion and belief and respect for social justice and equality of rights and. The two main stated goals of the new curriculum were building the individuals personality and establishing citizenship ecrd 1997, 3. Dorine saleh, a lebanese judge, said that article 7 of the constitution guarantees that all lebanese are equal in law and that they enjoy the. These changes are irlcluded in this translation, for they tell the. A new website containing all lebanese laws in english. The lebanese constitution promulgated on 23 may 1926 modified by the constitutional laws of. The lebanese constitution p r e f a c e the lebanese constitution was promulgated in 1926. The president is elected by the parliament for a term of six years, which is not immediately renewable. However, there is no specific reference to sex or gender equality. Lebanon is a sovereign, free, and independent homeland. Article 102 abrogation of old laws all legislative provisions contrary to the present constitution are abrogated. Who collates and provides external links to resources focusing on mental health, disability, general health, human rights and development but does. Article 51 the president of the republic promulgates the laws according to the time limits specified by the constitution, after their approval by the chamber. The lebanese constitution the lebanese constitution, translated by gabriel m.
The govemment shall embody these principles in all fields and areas without exception. Jul 08, 2005 lebanese laws in english provided by sader legal publisherssince 1863 dear all, i take this opportunity to thank you all for the intrest you are showing in our newly launched website. The constitution requires the president hold the same qualifications as a member of parliament also called the chamber of deputies, which are lebanese citizenship and attainment of the age of twentyfive though not specifically stated in the constitution, an understanding known as the national pact, agreed in 1943, customarily limits the office to. As a result, the the lebanese ministry of education and higher education mehe developed a new curriculum which was implemented in 1997. Translation for constitutional in the free englisharabic dictionary and many other arabic translations. The following text is an unofficial english translation of the original arabic version of the national. The lebanese constitution of 1926, as amended, is still in force today.
Lebanese constitution lebanese ministry of information. The binding aspect of these international treaties is due to the provisions of the lebanese constitution, which will be detailed in the national context on p. Econ, london bureau of lebanese and arab documentation 1973. They enjoy equ civil and political rights and are equally subjected to public charges. The lebanese people became associated with various recognized confessions which were granted the right to legislate. Under the lebanese constitution, the parliament must feature equal representation between christians and muslims, proportional representation among the confessional groups within each religious group, and proportional geographic distribution. Article 9 of the lebanese constitution ensured this right for the confessions, in all the fields of personal status, inheritance, testament, endowment, and adoption including the right to establish their own courts. Every lebanese shall be the right to hold public office, no preference shall be made except on the basis of merit and competence, according to the conditions.
The lebanese political system is formally based on the principles of separation. Lebanon the independence and impartiality of the judiciary 8 maya mansour and carlos daoud, to draft a national report on the independence and impartiality of the lebanese judiciary, notably, but not only, based on the discussions held during the seminar. This agreement, which ended the civil war in lebanon, was negotiated in taif. A change made on 7 december 1943 indicated that the lebanese flag is made of red, white and red horizontal stripes, with the cedar in green in the centre of the white stripe. Lebanon was a founding member of both the united nations and the league of arab states. Lebanon is also a founding and active member of the united nations organization and abides by its covenants and by the universal declaration of human rights. Basic provisions preamble preamble to the constitution a. It has a border with israel to the south, and syria to the east and north. Despite article 7 of the lebanese constitution stating that all citizens equally enjoy civil and political rights and are equal before the law, and lebanons ratification of the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women cedaw, women remain at risk of discrimination in practice and in law. By convention, the president is always a maronite christian who is at least 21 years old. The country encompasses a great mix of cultural, religious, and ethnic groups which have been building up for more than 6,000 years.
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