Government of Algeria

“ The aim of the institutions is to ensure equality of rights and duties of all citizens, men and women, by removing the obstacles which hinder the progress of human beings and impede the effective participation of all in the political, economic, social and cultural life. ”

“ The State is based on the principles of democratic organization and of social justice. The elected Assembly is the framework in which is expressed the people's will and the control of the public authorities is exercised. ”

“ The law may forbid or limit the strike in the field of national defense and security or in any public service or activity of vital interest for the community. Article 58 [Family] The family gains protection from the State and the society.
Article 59 [Youths] The living conditions of the citizens under the age of working or those unable or can never be able to work are guaranteed.
Article 60 [Duty to Obey Laws]
Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Every person should abide by the Constitution and comply with the laws of the Republic. ”

“ Chapter IV - Rights and Liberties Article 29 [Equality Before the Law, No Discrimination] All citizens are equal before the law. No discrimination shall prevail because of bind, race, sex, opinion or any other personal or social condition or circumstance. ”

“ Expropriation can be carried out only within the framework of the law. It gives right to a prior, just and fair compensation. Article 21 [Public Interest] The functions in the State institutions should neither be a source of wealth nor a means of being for the service of private interests. ”

“ Algeria works for the reinforcement of international cooperation and to the development of friendly relations among States, on equal basis, mutual interest and non interference in the internal affairs. ”

“ Public property belongs to the national collectivity. It includes the underground, the mines and quarries, the natural resources of energy, the mineral, natural and living resources in the various national maritime areas, waters and forests. ”

“ The person held in custody has the right to be immediately in contact with his family. The extension of the period of custody can occur, exceptionally, only within the conditions established by the law. ”

“ The national flag, the State seal and the national anthem are defined by the law.
Chapter II - The People Article 6 [Popular Sovereignty]
The People are the source of any power. The national sovereignty belongs exclusively to the People. Article 7 [Constituent Power, Referendum]
The constituent power belongs to the People. The People exercise their sovereignty through institutions they set up. The People exercise it by means of referendum and through the elected representatives. The President of the Republic may resort directly to the expression of the People's will. ”

“ The political parties cannot resort to partisan propaganda on the elements mentioned in the previous paragraph. Any obedience, in any form of the political parties to foreign interests or parties is forbidden. No political party can resort to any form of any nature of violence or constraint. ”