CHAPTER I THE STATE
Article 1 [Principles]
The Needs of the Arab Nation, the African Continent, and the Islamic World are all intertwined. The free and united Arab Nation cannot exist without a free and independent Africa, an Arab without religion is a stab at the Arab Nation. The death of Islamic Culture is the Death of Arab Culture. The Arab nationalist must also be an African nationalist, the Arab nationalist must submit to Allah, most high.
Article 2 [State Religion, Language]
Islam is the religion of the State and Arabic is its official Language. The state protects religious freedom in accordance with established customs.
Article 3 [Solidarity, Family]
Social solidarity constitutes the foundation of national unity. The family, based on religion, morality, and patriotism, is the foundation of society.
Article 4 [Work]
Work in the Libyan Arab Republic is a right, a duty, and an honor for eery able bodied citizen. Public functions are the duty of those who are put in charge of them. The goal of the state employees in discharging their duties is to serve the people.
Article 5 [Equality]
All citizens are equal before the law.
Article 6 [Socialism]
The aim of the state is the realization of socialism through the application of social justice which forbids any form of exploitation. The state endeavors, through the edification of a socialist community, to achieve self sufficiency in production and equity in distribution. Its aim is to eliminate peacefully the disparities between social classes and to attain a society of prosperity. Its inspiration is its Arabic and Islamic heritage, humanitarian values and the specific conditions of the Arab society.
Article 7 [Education]
Education is a right and a duty for all Arabs. The State guarantees this right through the establishment of a national school of education and culture. The creation of private institutions will also be regulated by law.
Article 8 [Defense]
Defense of the homeland is a sacred duty. Military service is an honor for the Arab Nation.
Chapter II System of Government
Article 9 [Revolutionary Council]
The Revolutionary Council constitutes the supreme authority in the whole of the Arab National Homeland. It will exercise the powers attached to national sovereignty, promulgate laws and decrees, decide in the name of the people the general policy of the State, and make all decisions it deems necessary for the protection of the Revolution and the Homeland. The head of the Revolutionary Council shall be the Supreme Guide.
Article 10 [Council of Ministers]
(1) The Arab Nation is divided into regions. Each region shall appoint it's own President and Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is made up of representatives from the people of the certain region who are elected by the people. Each representative will have equal power and shall vote on regional issues.
(2) The Council of Ministers insures the execution of the general policy of the State in accordance with the decisions of the Revolutionary Council.
(3) The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible before the Revolutionary Council. Each Minister is responsible before his President.
Article 11 [Promulgation]
The Council of Ministers shall study and prepare all projects of law within the framework of the general policy outlined by the Revolutionary Command Council. It will then forward the proposed texts to the Revolutionary Command Council for consideration and promulgation.
Article 12 [War]
The Revolutionary Council shall declare war, conclude and ratify treaties and agreements, unless it authorizes the Councils of Ministers to do so.
Article 13 [Martial Law]
The Revolutionary Council shall make decisions concerning martial law or the state of emergency whenever there is a threat to the internal or external security of the State and whenever the Revolutionary Council deems it necessary for the protection and defense of the Revolution.
Article 14 [Armed Forces]
The Revolutionary Council is responsible for installing and maintaining the Armed Forces who shall protect the people and insure the security of the country, its republican system, and national unity. Regional militias shall be incorporated into the Armed Forces, however, regions may be allowed to create independent defense forces under under the permission of the Revolutionary Council.
Article 15 [Judiciary]
The aim of judicial decisions shall be the protection of the principles of the community and the rights, dignity, and freedom of individuals. The Judiciary matters shall be conducted by a regions Council of Ministers, who may appoint judges at their will.
Article 16 [Judges]
Judges shall be independent. In the exercise of their functions, they shall be free from any authority except that of the law and their conscience.
Article 17 [Verdicts]
Verdicts are pronounced and executed in the name of the people.
Article 18 [Recourse]
Everyone has the right to resort to the Courts in accordance with the law.
Article 19 [Criminal Justice]
(a) Crime and penalty are only determined by law.
(b) The penalty is personal.
(c) The defendant shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty. All necessary guarantees for the exercise of his defense shall be provided. The accused shall not be subjected to mental harm.
Chapter III Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions
Article 20 [Old Constitutions]
Any previous constitutions, charters, or legal order, its amendments, and all related consequences are annulled in member regions.
Article 21 [Old Laws]
All existing provisions of laws, decrees, and regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions set forth in this constitutional proclamation remain in effect. References to the Heads of Government/State and Parliaments in these laws shall be regarded as references to the Revolutionary Council and Councils of Ministers.
Article 22 [Promulgation]
New laws shall be published in the Official Journal and they shall be in effect at the date of publication unless it is otherwise stated.
Article 23 [Amendments]
(1) The present constitution will be amended by the Revolutionary Command Council only in case of necessity and in the interest of the Revolution. A 4/5th vote is required to amend the constitution.
(2) Petitions to amend this constitution may be sent to the Revolutionary Council by the Council of Ministers of any region, however, the Revolutionary Council has supreme authority.
Article 24 [Ratification]
A majority vote is required to ratify this document. The voting period should last 2 days.
Article 1 [Principles]
The Needs of the Arab Nation, the African Continent, and the Islamic World are all intertwined. The free and united Arab Nation cannot exist without a free and independent Africa, an Arab without religion is a stab at the Arab Nation. The death of Islamic Culture is the Death of Arab Culture. The Arab nationalist must also be an African nationalist, the Arab nationalist must submit to Allah, most high.
Article 2 [State Religion, Language]
Islam is the religion of the State and Arabic is its official Language. The state protects religious freedom in accordance with established customs.
Article 3 [Solidarity, Family]
Social solidarity constitutes the foundation of national unity. The family, based on religion, morality, and patriotism, is the foundation of society.
Article 4 [Work]
Work in the Libyan Arab Republic is a right, a duty, and an honor for eery able bodied citizen. Public functions are the duty of those who are put in charge of them. The goal of the state employees in discharging their duties is to serve the people.
Article 5 [Equality]
All citizens are equal before the law.
Article 6 [Socialism]
The aim of the state is the realization of socialism through the application of social justice which forbids any form of exploitation. The state endeavors, through the edification of a socialist community, to achieve self sufficiency in production and equity in distribution. Its aim is to eliminate peacefully the disparities between social classes and to attain a society of prosperity. Its inspiration is its Arabic and Islamic heritage, humanitarian values and the specific conditions of the Arab society.
Article 7 [Education]
Education is a right and a duty for all Arabs. The State guarantees this right through the establishment of a national school of education and culture. The creation of private institutions will also be regulated by law.
Article 8 [Defense]
Defense of the homeland is a sacred duty. Military service is an honor for the Arab Nation.
Chapter II System of Government
Article 9 [Revolutionary Council]
The Revolutionary Council constitutes the supreme authority in the whole of the Arab National Homeland. It will exercise the powers attached to national sovereignty, promulgate laws and decrees, decide in the name of the people the general policy of the State, and make all decisions it deems necessary for the protection of the Revolution and the Homeland. The head of the Revolutionary Council shall be the Supreme Guide.
Article 10 [Council of Ministers]
(1) The Arab Nation is divided into regions. Each region shall appoint it's own President and Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is made up of representatives from the people of the certain region who are elected by the people. Each representative will have equal power and shall vote on regional issues.
(2) The Council of Ministers insures the execution of the general policy of the State in accordance with the decisions of the Revolutionary Council.
(3) The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible before the Revolutionary Council. Each Minister is responsible before his President.
Article 11 [Promulgation]
The Council of Ministers shall study and prepare all projects of law within the framework of the general policy outlined by the Revolutionary Command Council. It will then forward the proposed texts to the Revolutionary Command Council for consideration and promulgation.
Article 12 [War]
The Revolutionary Council shall declare war, conclude and ratify treaties and agreements, unless it authorizes the Councils of Ministers to do so.
Article 13 [Martial Law]
The Revolutionary Council shall make decisions concerning martial law or the state of emergency whenever there is a threat to the internal or external security of the State and whenever the Revolutionary Council deems it necessary for the protection and defense of the Revolution.
Article 14 [Armed Forces]
The Revolutionary Council is responsible for installing and maintaining the Armed Forces who shall protect the people and insure the security of the country, its republican system, and national unity. Regional militias shall be incorporated into the Armed Forces, however, regions may be allowed to create independent defense forces under under the permission of the Revolutionary Council.
Article 15 [Judiciary]
The aim of judicial decisions shall be the protection of the principles of the community and the rights, dignity, and freedom of individuals. The Judiciary matters shall be conducted by a regions Council of Ministers, who may appoint judges at their will.
Article 16 [Judges]
Judges shall be independent. In the exercise of their functions, they shall be free from any authority except that of the law and their conscience.
Article 17 [Verdicts]
Verdicts are pronounced and executed in the name of the people.
Article 18 [Recourse]
Everyone has the right to resort to the Courts in accordance with the law.
Article 19 [Criminal Justice]
(a) Crime and penalty are only determined by law.
(b) The penalty is personal.
(c) The defendant shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty. All necessary guarantees for the exercise of his defense shall be provided. The accused shall not be subjected to mental harm.
Chapter III Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions
Article 20 [Old Constitutions]
Any previous constitutions, charters, or legal order, its amendments, and all related consequences are annulled in member regions.
Article 21 [Old Laws]
All existing provisions of laws, decrees, and regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions set forth in this constitutional proclamation remain in effect. References to the Heads of Government/State and Parliaments in these laws shall be regarded as references to the Revolutionary Council and Councils of Ministers.
Article 22 [Promulgation]
New laws shall be published in the Official Journal and they shall be in effect at the date of publication unless it is otherwise stated.
Article 23 [Amendments]
(1) The present constitution will be amended by the Revolutionary Command Council only in case of necessity and in the interest of the Revolution. A 4/5th vote is required to amend the constitution.
(2) Petitions to amend this constitution may be sent to the Revolutionary Council by the Council of Ministers of any region, however, the Revolutionary Council has supreme authority.
Article 24 [Ratification]
A majority vote is required to ratify this document. The voting period should last 2 days.
