Oman: Royal Decree No. 101/96 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State
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Title
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Oman: Royal Decree No. 101/96 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State
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Date of adoption
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06 November 1996 (Last amended: 19 October 2011) |
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Entry into force
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In effect |
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Text versions |
Arabic
Source: – World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), accessed: 05 October 2014, http://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/ar/om/om016ar.pdf,
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Abstract |
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| Keywords: Oman, Laws & Regulations, Citizenship
Art. 15 stipulates that nationality is regulated by the Law and it is not permissible to denaturalize a person or revoke nationality except within the limits of the Law. In accordance with Art. 16, It is not permissible to deport, exile, or prevent Citizens from returning to the Sultanate. Art. 17 guarantees equality before the Law for citizens who shall share the same public rights and duties and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, origin, colour, language, religion, sect, domicile, or social status. The extradition of political refugees is prohibited. Laws and international treaties shall determine the rules for the extradition of criminals (Art. 36). |
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