UAE: The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates (1971)

 

Title

 

UAE: The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates (1971)
 

Date of adoption

 

1971
 

Entry into force

 

In effect
 

Text versions

Arabic

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Abstract

 

Art. 8 grants citizens of the UAE protection against losing their citizenship or having it withdrawn, except for exceptional situations, which shall be defined by law.

Art. 29 guarantees the freedom of movement and residence to citizens within the limits of the law.

Citizens may not be deported or expelled from the United Arab Emirates (Art. 37).

The extradition of citizens and political refugees is prohibited (Art. 38).