“ Everyone has the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to establish and freely join any political party, association, trade union and/or civil assembly. In exercising the right to freedom of association, political, economic and cultural expression of all communities is protected. This serves to protect the rich and diverse heritage of the peoples of the Autonomous Regions. The Yazidi religion is a recognized religion and its adherents’ rights to freedom of association and expression is explicitly protected. ”

“ Procedure for determination of the constitutionality of laws as follow:
The decision for the non-constitutional of any law will be as follow: Where, prior to a law’s enactment, more than twenty per cent (20%) of the Legislative Assembly objects to its constitutionality, the Supreme Constitutional Court is seized of the matter and shall render its decision within fifteen (15) days; if the law is to be urgently enacted, a decision shall be rendered within seven (7) days. ”

“ The People’s Protection Units act in accordance with the recognized inherent right to self-defense. Power of command in respect of the People’s Protection Units is vested in the Body of Defense through its Central Command. Its relation to the armed forces of the central Government shall be defined by the Legislative Assembly in a special law.
The Asayish forces are charged with civil policing functions in the Autonomous Regions. ”

“ Establish rules and procedures governing the work of the Legislative Assembly. Enact legislation and proposed regulations for the Local Councils and other institutions, including permanent and ad hoc committees, under its purview. Exercise control over administrative and executive bodies, including use of powers of review. Ratification of international treaties and agreements. Delegate its powers to the Executive Council or to one of its members and thereafter to withdraw such powers. Declare a State of war and peace. Ratify the appointment of members of the Supreme Constitutional Court. ”

“ Everyone has the right to seek political asylum. Persons may only be deported following a decision of a competent, impartial and properly constituted judicial body, where all due process rights have been afforded. ”

“ The people constitute the sole source of legitimacy all governing councils and public institutions, which are founded on democratic principles essential to a free society. Article 3
Syria is a free, sovereign and democratic state, governed by a parliamentary system based on principles of decentralization and pluralism. The Autonomous Regions is composed of the three cantons of Afrin, Jazira and Kobane, forming an integral part of the Syrian territory. The administrative centers of each Canton are: Afrin city, Canton of Afrin; Qamishli city, Canton of Jazira; Kobane city, Canton of Kobane. ”

“ Every person who has reached the age of eighteen (18) years is eligible to vote. Candidates for the Legislative Assembly must have attained the age of twenty-two (22) years. Conditions for candidacy and election are stipulated by electoral law.
Article 50
Members of the Legislative Assembly enjoy immunity in respect of acts and omissions carried out in the function of official duties. Any prosecutions require the authorization of the Legislative Assembly, with the exception of flagrante crime. ”

“ Natural resources, located both above and below ground, are the public wealth of society. Extractive processes, management, licensing and other contractual agreements related to such resources shall be regulated by law. ”

“ Prisoners have the right to humane conditions of detention, which protect their inherent dignity. Prisons shall serve the underlying objective of the reformation, education and social rehabilitation of prisoners. ”

“ Everyone has the right to freely experience and contribute to academic, scientific, artistic and cultural expressions and creations, through individual or joint practice, to have access to and enjoy, and to disseminate their expressions and creations. ”

“ Anyone who has been the victim of unlawful arrest or detention or otherwise suffered damage or harm as a result of the acts and omissions of public authorities has an enforceable right to compensation. ”

“ As stated in paragraph 51, the Higher Commission of Elections verifies the eligibility of candidates seeking election to the Legislative Assembly. The Higher Commission of Elections is the sole body competent to receive allegations of electoral fraud, voter intimidation or illegal interference with the process of an election. ”