Palestinian National Authority

“ ARTICLE 22 Social, Health, disability, and retirement insurance shall be regulated by law. The welfare of families of martyrs’, prisoners of war, the injured, and the disabled, shall be regulated by law. ”

“ ARTICLE 5 The governing system in Palestine shall be a democratic parliamentary system based on political and party pluralism. The President of the National Authority shall be directly elected by people. The Government shall be responsible to the President and to the Palestinian Legislative Council.
ARTICLE 6 The principle of the rule of law shall be the basis of government in Palestine. All authorities, powers, agencies, institutions and individuals shall be subject to law. ”

“ ARTICLE 84 — Security Forces and Police Security forces and the Police are a regular force. It is the armed forced in the country, its function is to defend the country, serve people, protect the community and maintain public order, security and morals. ”

“ Chapter One ARTICLE 1 Palestine is part of the large Arab World, and the Palestinian people are part of the Arab Nation. Arab Unity is an objective which the Palestinian People shall work to achieve.
ARTICLE 2 The Palestinian People are the source of all power, which shall be exercised through the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities, based on the principle of separation of powers, and in the manner set forth in this Basic Law. ”

“ If the position of one Member or more became vacant due to death, resignation, or loss of legibility, elections hall be conducted in the concerned constituency to elect a successor in accordance with law. ARTICLE 49 Before taking on any responsibility, every Member shall swear the following oath before the Council: "I swear by Allah Almighty to be faithful to the Homeland, and to preserve the rights and interests of the people and nation, and to respect law and perform my duties in the best manner, as Allah is my witness". ”

“ The law shall guarantee the independence of universities, higher institutes, and scientific research centers, in a manner that guarantees the freedom of scientific research, as well as literary, artistic, and cultural creativity. ”

“ ARTICLE 16 It is unlawful to conduct any medical or scientific experiment on any person without his prior legal consent. No person shall be subject to medical examination, treatment, or surgery, except in accordance with law. Transplantation of human organs, and new scientific developments shall be regulated to serve legitimate humanitarian purposes.
ARTICLE 17 Homes shall be inviolable; thus, they shall not be subject to surveillance, entrance or search, except in accordance with a valid judicial order, and in accordance with the provisions of law. ”

“ Each Palestinian shall have the right to find sanctuary in the legal system. Litigation procedures shall be organized b law to guarantee prompt settlement of cases. Laws shall not make any decision or administrative work immune against judicial control. Judicial mistakes shall result in compensation by the National Authority. Conditions and methods of such compensation shall be regulated by law. ARTICLE 31 An independent commission for human rights shall be established by law, which will specify its formation, duties, and jurisdiction. ”

“ The Prime Minister, and each Minister shall not purchase or lease any thing from government property, or from any legal or juridical personality, or to have a financial interest in any contract concluded with governmental or administrative entities, nor may they , during their terms in office, be Board Members in any company, or practice commerce or any other profession, or receive a salary or any other financial rewards or remuneration from any person in any capacity, other than the one salary determined for the Minister and its allowances. ”

“ ARTICLE 51 The Council shall accept the resignation of its Members, and establish its own Standing Orders, as well as rules of questioning its Members, in a way which does not contradict with the provisions of this Basic Law, or with the general constitutional principles. The Council shall be solely responsible for maintaining order and security during sessions and meetings of its committees. Security men shall not be present in the Council, unless requested by the Speaker, or by the Head of the Committee according to the situation. ”

“ Law prohibits beating children and treating them cruelly by their relatives. Shall be segregated in case they are sentenced form adults, and treated in a manner which is appropriate to their age and rehabilitation. ARTICLE 30 Litigation is a protected and guaranteed right to all people. ”

“ If the general budget was not approved by the beginning of the new fiscal year, expenditure shall continue on the basis of monthly allocation of 1/12 of the fiscal year’s budget.
ARTICLE 91 All revenues received, including taxes, duties, loans, grants, and profits accrued to the Palestinian National Authority from managing its property or activities, shall be paid to the Public Treasury. No part of the Public Treasury funds shall be allocated or spent for any purpose whatsoever except in accordance with the law. ”

“ ARTICLE 13 No person shall be subject to any duress or torture. All persons deprived of their freedom shall receive proper treatment. All statements or confessions obtained through violations of paragraph one of this article shall be considered null and void. ”

“ Demographic, geographical, economical, and political parameters shall be taken into consideration at the time of dividing the country administratively, to provide for the integrity and unity of soil and interests of the country. ”

“ Comprehensive protection and welfare. Not to be exploited in any purpose, and shall not be allowed to perform works which might damage their safety, health, or education. Protection from harm and cruel treatment. ”

“ To conduct special meetings without the presence of police members, and to conduct public meetings, processions, and assemblies, within the limits of law. ARTICLE 27 Establishment of newspapers and all media means is a right for all, guaranteed by this Basic Law. ”

“ No Member shall be disturbed in any manner, nor shall any search be made of his luggage, house, place of residence, car, or office, and in general any real estate or transferable property, throughout the period of immunity. ”

“ Imprisonment or detention shall only be permitted in places that are subject to laws related to the organization of prisons. ARTICLE 12 Every arrested person shall be informed of the reasons for his arrest or detention. ”