Oman: Royal Decree No. 101/96 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State

 

Title

 

 

Oman: Royal Decree No. 101/96 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State

 

 

Date of adoption

 

 

06 November 1996

(Last amended: 19 October 2011)

 

Entry into force

 

In effect
 

Text versions

Arabic

English

Source:

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), accessed: 05 October 2014, http://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/ar/om/om016ar.pdf,
http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=11894

 

Abstract

Keywords: Oman, Laws & Regulations, Human Rights

The law guarantees the right to litigation, which is accorded to all people (Art. 25).

The law also guarantees a number of freedoms and rights including the freedom to practice religious rights (Art. 28), the freedom of opinion and expression (Art. 29) as well as many others.

Art. 35 relates solely to foreigners who are legally present in the Sultanate. They shall enjoy protection for themselves and their property in accordance with the law and are required to observe the values of the Society and respect the traditions and sentiments thereof.