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Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2002.

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Bahrain
General provisions; Constitutional law
2002-02-14
National
Constitution

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Replaces constitution of 1973. Comprises 6 chapters. Chapter 1 (s. 1-3) contains provisions regarding the State. Section 1 defines Kingdom of Bahrain as hereditary constitutional monarchy, but also states that sovereignty is "in the hands of the people, the source of all powers". Section 2 declares Islam the religion of the State and Islamic Shari'a "the principal source for legislation". Chapter 2 (s. 4-16) provides for basic constituents of society. Section 11 states that "all natural wealth and resources are State property". Chapter 3 (s. 17-31) regulates public rights and duties. Section 18 affirms that "people are equal in human dignity, and citizens are equal before the law in public rights and duties". Chapter 4 (s. 32-107) provides for public authorities. Chapter 5 (s. 108-119) deals with financial matters. Chapters 6 and 8 (s. 120-125) contain general and final provisions.

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    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World: Bahrain
    Author
    Gisbert H. Flanz (ed.)
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications, Inc.
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry, NY
    Country
    United States
    Date
    2002-11
    Page range
    31 p.