Constitution of the Republic of Yemen 1991, as amended to 2015
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
  • English
    The national economy is based on freedom of economic activity which benefits both the individual and society and which enhances national independence. The national economy should be founded on the following principles:
    …
    c. Protection and respect for private ownership, … (Art. 7)
  • Arabic
    يقوم الاقتصاد الوطني على أساس حرية النشاط الاقتصادي بما يحقق مصلحة الفرد والمجتمع، وبما يعزز الاستقلال الوطني وباعتماد المبادئ التالية:-
    …
    ج. حماية واحترام الملكية الخاصة … (المادّة 7)
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
  • English
    The right of inheritance is guaranteed in accordance with Islamic tenets (Shari'ah). A special law will be issued accordingly. (Art. 23)
  • Arabic
    حق الإرث مكفول وفقاً للشريعة الإسلامية ويصدر به قانون. (المادّة 23)
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Constitution of the Republic of Yemen 1991, as amended to 2015 (English). The 2015 Transitional Declaration was appended to the 1991 Constitution. According to Art. 2: “... Arabic is its official Language.”

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Constitution of the Republic of Yemen 1991, as amended to 2015 (Arabic). The 2015 Transitional Declaration was appended to the 1991 Constitution.

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