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| Title | Constitution, 1951 |
| Publisher | National Legislative Bodies |
| Country | Libya |
| Publication Date | 24 December 1951 |
| Reference | LBY-010 |
| Cite as | Constitution, 1951 [Libya], 24 December 1951, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/3ae6b4e420.html [accessed 12 February 2012] |
| Comments | This is an unofficial translation as published in KHADDURI, By Majid, Modern Libya, The John Hopkins Press, Baltimore, 1963, P. 360. The Constitution entered into force on 24 December 1951, in accordance wih Article 44. Only provisions relating to aliens and asylum are selected here. |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Constitution, 1951
Date of entry into force: 24 December 1951
Article 189
The extradition of political refugees shall be prohibited,International treaties and the federal laws shall prescribe the grounds for the extradition of ordinary criminals.
Article 190
Foreigners shall be deported only in accordance with the provisions of the federal law.
Article 191
The legal status of foreigners shall be prescribed by federal law in accordance with the principles of international law.
Article 192
The State shall guarantee respect for the systems of personal status of non-Moslems.
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