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Maldives - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Act (Act No. 21/2022). (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު: 21/2022 (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު 12/2016، ޖިނާއީ އިޖުރާއަތުގެ ޤާނޫނަށް 4 ވަނަ އިޞްލާޙު ގެނައުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު)) -

Adoption: 2022-11-24 | MDV-2022-L-113974

Maldives - - Law, Act

Second amendment to the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 12/2013 (Act No. 3/2021). -

Adoption: 2021 | MDV-2021-L-113975

Maldives - - Law, Act

Act amending the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 12/2013 (Act No. 2/2020). (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު 12/2013 (މީހުން ޓްރެފިކް ކުރުން ހުއްޓުވުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު) އަށް 1 ވަނަ އިޞްލާޙު ގެނައުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު 2/2020) -

Adoption: 2020 | MDV-2020-L-110450

Maldives - - Law, Act

Children's Rights Protection Act, 2019 (Act No. 19/2019). (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު 19/2019 (ކުޑަކުދިންގެ ޙައްޤުތައް ރައްކާތެރި ކުރުމުގެ ޤާނުނު) ) -

Adoption: 2019-11-20 | MDV-2019-L-110452

The Act prohibits marrying any child below the age of 18, prohibits death penalty in case of a child coming in contact with the law, and prohibits child labor.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Whistleblower Protection Act 2019 (Act No. 16/2019). (ވިސްލްބްލޯކުރާ ފަރާތްތައް ރައްކާތެރިކުރުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު 16/2019) -

Adoption: 2019-10-17 | MDV-2019-L-110264

The Bill lays down the procedures applicable to reporting wrongdoing, the protection afforded to whistleblowers, the requirements on investigative authorities, and other procedures necessary to instil a culture of transparency and accountability, and to prevent wrongdoings.

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decision of 1 May 2019 establishing the Salary and Wage Advisory Board. -

Adoption: 2019-05-01 | MDV-2019-R-110447

Maldives - - Law, Act

Fisheries Act of the Maldives (No. 14/2019) (ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ މަސްވެރިކަމުގެ ޤާނޫނު 14/2019) -

Adoption: 2019 | MDV-2019-L-110451

Maldives - - Law, Act

Juvenile Justice Act, 2019 (Act No. 18/2019) (ޤާނޫނުނަންބަރު 18/2019 (ކުޑަކުދިންގެ ޢަދުލުގެ ޤާނޫނު) ) -

Adoption: 2019 | MDV-2019-L-110454

Maldives - - Law, Act

Act amending the Judicature Act of the Maldives (Act No. 6/2017) -

Adoption: 2017 | MDV-2017-L-106000

Maldives - - Law, Act

Religious Unity Act - 3rd Amendment (Act No. 24/2016). (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު 6/94 (ދިވެހިރައްޔިތުންގެ ދީނީ އެއްބައިވަންތަކަން ޙިމާޔަތް ކުރުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު) އަށް ވަނަ އިޞްލާޙު ގެނައުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު 24/2016) -

Adoption: 2016-11 | MDV-2016-L-106005

The third amendment to the Religious Unity Act will further strengthen the administration of the Supreme Council for Islamic Fatwa.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Gender Equality Act (Act No. 18/2016). (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު: 2016/1) -

Adoption: 2016-08-23 | MDV-2016-L-110448

Maldives - - Law, Act

Employment (5th Amendment) Act (No. 22/2016). -

Adoption: 2016-08-15 | MDV-2016-L-110293

Makes amendments to the principal Act concerning wages and regulation of employment agencies.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Code (Act No. 12/2016). (ޤާނޫނު ނަންބަރު 12/2016، ޖިނާއީ އިޖުރާއަތުގެ ޤާނޫނަށް 4 ވަނަ އިޞްލާޙު ގެނައުމުގެ ޤާނޫނު) -

Adoption: 2016-04-18 | Date of entry into force: 2017-07-03 | MDV-2016-L-106006

Maldives - - Law, Act

Religious Unity Act - 2nd Amendment (Act No. 6/2016). -

Adoption: 2016-03 | MDV-2016-L-106004

The Act addresses challenges concerning religious unity among Maldivians at a national level and will seek to provide a legal basis, and opportunity, to study Islamic fiqh and facilitate timely & constructive religious counsel.

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Approval Regulations - 3rd Amendment (2016/R-14). -

Adoption: 2016 | MDV-2016-R-106014

Maldives - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Republic of Maldives: Health Master Plan 2016-2025. -

Adoption: 2016 | MDV-2016-M-112753

The Health Master Plan 2016-2025 provides strategic direction and guidance to all partners in health and collaborative sectors to further develop policies, plans, and programs to improve the health of the population.

Maldives - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Maldives Anti-Human Trafficking Action Plan 2015-2019. -

Adoption: 2015 | MDV-2015-M-106009

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Approval Regulations - 1st Amendment (2015/R-1). -

Adoption: 2015 | MDV-2015-R-106012

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Approval Regulations - 2nd Amendment (2015/R-187). -

Adoption: 2015 | MDV-2015-R-106013

Maldives - - Law, Act

Sexual Offences Act (No. 17/2014).

Adoption: 2014-05-13 | MDV-2014-L-110296

The Act sets out the sexual offences in the Maldives and the procedures relating to those offences.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Act, 2014 (Act No. 10 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014 | MDV-2014-L-102858

Provides for the prohibition and prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism, and procedures related thereto.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Religious Unity Act - 1st Amendment (Act No. 8/2014). -

Adoption: 2014 | MDV-2014-L-106003

Maldives - - Law, Act

Immigration Act, 2007 - 1st amendment (Act No. 27/2014) -

Adoption: 2014 | MDV-2014-L-106010

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maldives Civil Service Regulations, 2014 (No. 2014/R-311).

Adoption: 2014 | MDV-2014-R-110294

Maldives - - Law, Act

Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2013 (Act No. 12/2013). -

Adoption: 2013-12 | MDV-2013-L-106008

Maldives - - Law, Act

Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act (Act No. 1/2013). -

Adoption: 2013 | MDV-2013-L-106007

Outlines the rights and obligations concerning the right to peaceful assembly in the Republic of the Maldives. Based on the application of the right outlined in Article 32 of the Constitution, Article 20 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and restrictions in Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with reference to Article 16 (a) of the Constitution.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act (No. 3/2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-23 | MDV-2012-L-110266

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Approval Regulations (2011/R-22). -

Adoption: 2011 | MDV-2011-R-106011

Maldives - - Law, Act

Broadcasting Act (16/2010). -

Adoption: 2010-08-22 | MDV-2010-L-110265

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Tribunal Regulation, 2010. -

Adoption: 2010 | Date of entry into force: 2009-04-15 | MDV-2010-R-85766

Sets out the manner in which the work of the Employment Tribunal will be carried out, the manner in which matters submitted to it shall be reviewed and deliberated, and which sets out all other matters related to the Tribunal.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Judicature Act of the Maldives (Act No. 22/2010). -

Adoption: 2010 | MDV-2010-L-105999

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Agency Regulation, 2009. -

Adoption: 2009 | Date of entry into force: 2009-04-15 | MDV-2009-R-85765

Maldives - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Expatriate Employment Regulation. -

Adoption: 2009 | Date of entry into force: 2009-04 | MDV-2009-R-85767

Imposes the following duties on the employer: be responsible for the employee during their stay in the Maldives; to pay the salary before the 7th of each month, due for work done during the past month; to provide adequate food and accommodation to the employee for the duration of the employment; to pay all expenses as agreed in the contract; to pay the work permit and all related fees; and to pay for all the costs of repatriating the expatriate employee, in case the Government requests such, prior to the end of the duration of the work permit.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Law on Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders (No.12/2009).

Adoption: 2009 | MDV-2009-L-110297

Maldives - - Law, Act

Employment Act, 2008 (Act No. 2/2008). (ޤާނޫނު ނަން ަބރު: 2008/2) -

Adoption: 2008-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2008-10-13 | MDV-2008-L-85764

Chapter I - Introductory Provisions
Chapter II - Fundamental Principles
Chapter III - Employment of Minors
Chapter IV - Employment Agreement
Chapter V - Work Ethics and Dismissal
Chapter VI - Working Hours
Chapter VII - Leave Entitlement
Chapter VIII - Remuneration
Chapter IX - Foreigners in Employment
Chapter X - Employment Agencies
Chapter XI - Training and on the Job Training
Chapter XII - Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter XIII - Labour Relations Authority
Chapter XIV - Employment Tribunal
Chapter XV - Miscellaneous

As amended by Act No. 14/2008, Act No. 12 of 2010, Act No. 3/2014, Act No. 14/2015 and Act No. 22/2016.

Maldives - - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, 2008. -

Adoption: 2008 | MDV-2008-C-80953

Chapter I - State, Sovereignty and Citizens
Chapter II - Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Chapter III - The People's Majlis
Chapter IV - The President
Chapter V - The Cabinet of Ministers
Chapter VI - The Judiciary
Chapter VII - Independent Commissions and Offices
Chapter VIII - Decentralized Administration
Chapter IX - Security Services
Chapter X - Property, Liabilities and Legal Actions of the State
Chapter XI - State of Emergency
Chapter XII - Amendment of the Constitution
Chapter XIII - Application and Construction of the Constitution
Chapter XIV - Transitional Matters

Maldives - - Law, Act

The Armed Forces Act 2008 (Act No. 1/2008). (ޤާނޫނު ނަން ަބރު: 2008/1) -

Adoption: 2008 | MDV-2008-L-110446

Maldives - - Law, Act

Co-operatives Societies Act (Act No. 2/2007). -

Adoption: 2007-07-01 | MDV-2007-L-89801

This Act provides for the establishment, registration and operation of Co-operative Societies in the Maldives. The Government shall appoint a government authority as the Registrar of Co-operative Societies. Powers and responsibilities of the Registrar are defined in the text. The Act sets out procedures and requirements for applying for the registration of Co-operative Societies. In addition, it provides for the legal status of Co-operative Societies and for the management of the Society including: meetings; establishment of a Management Committee and its responsibilities; and assets and funds of the Society. The Act further provides for: registration fees; audit accounts of the Society; investigation of the Society's accounts and dissolution of the Society; offences and penalties; etc.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Immigration Act, 2007 (Act No. 1/2007). -

Adoption: 2007 | MDV-2007-L-85769

Lays down the rules for the departure and entry of Maldivian nationals, and entry, departure and deportation of foreign nationals. Repeals Act Number 2/92 (The Act on Fees Chargeable for Foreign Nationals with a Resident Permit in the Maldives).

Maldives - - Law, Act

Maldives Civil Service Act, 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | MDV-2007-L-95076

Establishes an independent Civil Service Commission with full statutory powers. Grants and states the legal status, objectives, responsibilities and jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission including with respect to the supervision of employment of civil servants.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Human Rights Commission Act, 2006 (Act No. 6/2006). -

Adoption: 2006 | MDV-2006-L-85768

Sets out the rules and regulations by which the Human Rights Commission is established and defines the objectives, responsibilities and powers of the Commission. Repeals the Human Rights Commission Act (Act No. 1/2005).

Maldives - - Law, Act

Associations Act, 2003 (Act No: 1/2003). -

Adoption: 2003 | MDV-2003-L-85774

Makes provision in respect of the incorporation, registration and operations of associations, parties and clubs.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Family Act, 2000 (Act No. 4/2000). -

Adoption: 2000-12-12 | MDV-2000-L-85773

Makes provision in respect of the principles to be followed in the Maldives with regard to marriage, divorce, payment of maintenance, custody, guardianship, ascription of legitimacy, proof of paternity and certain other matters of family life in the Maldives.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Prevention and Prohibition of Corruption Act, 2000 (Act No. 2/2000). -

Adoption: 2000-08-31 | MDV-2000-L-85771

Provides for measures to prevent the offer and acceptance of bribery, the prevention and prohibition of attainment of undue advantage or the facilitation of attainment of undue advantage through use of influence from position, and the prevention of such.

Maldives - - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, 1998.

Adoption: 1998-01-01 | MDV-1998-C-56770

Repeals the Constitution of 1968, providing, inter alia, a more detailed catalogue of Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens. Rights include freedoms of education, association, occupation, association and pensions, but are made "subject to the possibility of legislation (Art. 15c)".

Maldives - - Law, Act

The Companies Act of the Republic of Maldives, 1996 (Act No. 10/1996). -

Adoption: 1996 | MDV-1996-L-85775

Law governing the formation, registration and management of companies in the Republic of Maldives.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Maritime Zones of Maldives Act, 1996 (Act No. 6/96). -

Adoption: 1996 | MDV-1996-L-85776

This Act makes provision in respect of the internal waters, territorial sea and contiguous zone and the exclusive economic zone of Maldives.

Maldives - - Law, Act

Religious Unity Act (Act No. 6/94). -

Adoption: 1994-07-03 | MDV-1994-L-106002

Maldives - - Law, Act

Environmental Protection And Preservation Act Of Maldives (Act No: 4/93). -

Adoption: 1993-04-19 | MDV-1993-L-85778

Maldives - - Law, Act

Prevention of Terrorism Act 1990 (Act No. 10/1990). -

Adoption: 1990-12-09 | MDV-1990-L-85772

Sets out what is to be construed as an act of terrorism. Provides for offences and penalties for violations of these.