Last Change:

04/09/2025

Basic Law of the State of Palestine

Year: 2003

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 State of Palestine outlines the fundamental principles and rights governing the State.  Article 9 guarantees equality before the law without discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, political views, or disability, though this provision explicitly applies to Palestinians.