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Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam.

Adoption: 1996-11-12 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1996-11-12 | VNM-1996-L-46568

Provides comprehensive legislation concerning foreign investment, joint venture companies, investment guarantee measures, state management of foreign investment, licences and tenders.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Official Letter on implementation of a number of provisions of labour laws (No. 658-LDTBXH-CV).

Adoption: 1996-07-12 | VNM-1996-M-48356

Sets forth requirements to ensure the strict implementation of provisions of the Labour Code. Inter alia, requires employers to submit employment requests to the Hanoi Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, and to recruit through employment services; to enter into a labour contract with an employee where no contract presently exists; to establish and register a wage scale; to issue labour books and formulate internal labour rules; to establish labour conciliation councils; and to file periodic reports on matters related to occupational safety, wages, and dismissals.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Civil Code -

Adoption: 1995-10-28 | VNM-1995-L-45459

Part 1 contains general provisions, covering legal capacity of individuals, civil transactions, representation, and personal rights. Personal rights include the right to privacy, to citizenship, to marriage, and to equality between husband and wife; the right to freedom of belief and religion, freedom of movement and residence, and the right to work. Part 2 contains provisions relating to property and ownership rights. Part 3 relates to civil obligations and civil contracts, civil liability, mortgages, civil contracts, liability for damages (including damage caused by workers and trainees). Chapter III regards obligations and performance of acts without authorisation. Part 4 covers inheritance; Part 5 land rights, and Part 6 concerns intellectual property rights and technology transfer.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Decree No. 39-CP of 27 June 1995 to promulgate Regulations concerning the organisation and activities of general State companies.

Adoption: 1995-06-27 | VNM-1995-R-43884

Chapter V of the Regulations defines the collective rights of workers through association under the CGTVN in the area of collective agreements, social funds, work protection, conditions of work and training of workers.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Ministerial Decree No. 39-L/CTN of 30 April 1995 to promulgate the Act on State Enterprises and the Act to amend various sections of the Act on Civil Aviation in Viet Nam.

Adoption: 1995-04-30 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-04-30 | VNM-1995-R-43883

Section III of Chapter V of the Act defines the collective rights of workers within State enterprises through their association under the CGTVN, with respect to collective agreements, social funds, work protection, conditions of work and training.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Decree No. 192 - CP of 28 December 1994 to promulgate regulations concerning industrial zones.

Adoption: 1994-12-28 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-01-19 | VNM-1994-R-43891

Regulates in Chapter IV labour relations in industrial zones. Workers hired must be registered at the Directorate for industrial zones. Priority in hiring must be given to Vietnamese workers. Employment of foreigners is authorised only for the time necessary for the training of Vietnamese replacements.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Decree No. 17 - CP of 7 September 1994 concerning court costs and rights.

Adoption: 1994-07-09 | VNM-1994-R-43887

Replaces Decree No. 61 - CP of 17 September 1993 and repeals previous provisions on the subject. Section 10 of the Decree exempts from court costs requests by workers for cancellation of illegal dismissals or termination of employment contracts or for compensation for occupational health and sickness. It also exempts from such costs actions brought in the public interest by the Inspectorate or labour organisations or by persons who have limited financial resources.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Labour Code of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. -

Adoption: 1994-06-23 | VNM-1994-L-38229

Comprised of 17 Chapters and 198 provisions. Grants all persons the right to work in an occupation of their choice, and to improve their skills without discrimination on the basis of sex, social class, beliefs or religion. Prohibits all forms of forced labour, and provides for the right to strike in accordance with the law. Covers a broad range of labour matters including trade apprenticeship and training; the form and content of employment contracts and collective agreements; conditions of employment; social security and occupational health and safety. Specific provisions apply to women, young workers and disabled persons. Special terms are established for foreign organizations or individuals operating in Vietnam, foreigners working in Vietnam, and Vietnamese citizens working overseas. Requires that "the trade unions of the province" establish provisional trade union organizations at all enterprises currently operating without a trade union organization. Activities of such provisional trade union organizations shall be determined by the Government in conjunction with the Trade Union Federation of Vietnam. Sets out procedures for the resolution of individual and collective labour disputes.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law on Promotion of Domestic Investment

Adoption: 1994-06-22 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-01-01 | VNM-1994-L-38736

Includes provisions dealing with investment guarantee and assistance, investment incentives, rights and obligations of investors, state management of investment promotion and sanctions for breaches of the law.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam (as amended through December 23, 1992)

Adoption: 1992-12-23 | VNM-1992-L-38290

Sets forth provisions concerning investment by foreign enterprises and private persons in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Chapter II provides for forms of investment, Chapter III concerns investment guarantee measures, Chapter IV deals with rights and obligations of foreign enterprises and private persons investing in Vietnam and Chapter V provides for the State authorities responsible for management of foreign investment. Repeals the Regulations on Foreign Investment in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam issued under Decree No. 115/CP of 18 April 1977.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 1992. -

Adoption: 1992-04-15 | VNM-1992-C-33016

Provides for the political, economic, cultural, social, national defense and security systems, as well as the basic rights and duties of citizens and the structure and the organizational and operational principles of various state agencies. It institutionalizes the system of relations by which the party is the leader, the people the master and the state the manager.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Circular on Labour for Enterprises with Foreign Owned Capital

Adoption: 1990-12-31 | VNM-1990-M-38296

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law on Companies

Adoption: 1990-12-21 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1991-04-15 | VNM-1990-L-38291

Makes provisions for limited liability companies and shareholding companies.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law on Private Enterprises

Adoption: 1990-12-21 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1991-04-15 | VNM-1990-L-38292

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Regulations on Labour for Enterprises with Foreign Owned Capital

Adoption: 1990-06-22 | VNM-1990-R-38295

Applies to employment in enterprises with foreign owned capital which are established and operating within the territory of Vietnam pursuant to the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam and also applies to foreign employees in enterprises, unless stipulated to the contrary in other laws. Includes provisions on labour recruitment and training, labour contracts, collective agreements, working hours and holidays, trade unions, wages, social insurance, occupational health and safety, labour inspection and resolution of labour disputes.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Decision No. 120/QD-UB of the People's Administrative Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on the Promulgation of the Provisional Labour Employment Statute Applied to Foreign Agencies and Foreign Capital Invested Enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City.

Adoption: 1990-04-18 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1990-04-18 | VNM-1990-R-20767

Covers recruitment of local manpower and of foreign technicians where local skills are not available, employment contracts, collective agreements, working time, leave, rest, wages, social insurance, employment accidents, occupational diseases and occupational safety, environmental protection, trade union rights, labour inspection and labour disputes. Foreign agencies, enterprises and companies already established are required to bring the conditions of employment of their Vietnamese workers into conformity with the Statute within three months of its promulgation. Guide-lines on the implementation of the Statute were made on 26 May 1990, together with a standard employment contract model.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law on the Press

Adoption: 1989-12-28 | VNM-1989-L-38288

Provides that the press in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam encompasses all means of disseminating information essential to social life; it constitutes the voice of the Party, of the State and social organizations and is a platform for the people's will. Guarantees the citizens' right to freedom of the press and freedom of speech in the press. Also provisions on rights and obligations of the press, state jurisdiction over the press and commendations and rewards, judging of violations. Replaces Law No. 100 SL-L 002 of 20 May 1957 defining the status of the press.

Viet Nam - Dispositions générales - Loi

Decree of the Council of Ministers regulating in detail the implementation of the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam.

Adoption: 1988-09-05 | VNM-1988-L-9652

Regulations passed pursuant to the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam (approved on 29 December 1987). Chapter II concerns contractual business co-operation, Chapter III - joint ventures, Chapter IV - enterprises with 100 percent foreign capital, Chapter V - business organisation, Chapter VI - labour relations in enterprises with foreign invested capital, Chapter VII - financial matters, and Chapters VIII to X - foreign exchange control, audit, customs etc. Article 68 provides that conditions of work, wages and salaries, social security benefits, labour protection and settlement of labour disputes shall be regulated by labour contracts. Article 72 provides for the right to form trade unions. Available in English.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 13 of 2013 amending Law No. 13 of 2001 Concerning General Elections and Referendum. -

Adoption: 2013-07-15 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2013-07-15 | YEM-2013-L-97246

This Law Amends Articles No. 2(D),4,9,10,11,12,15,16,18 of Law No. 13 of 2001 Concerning General Elections and Referendum.

Articles 13 and 14 of Law No. 13 of 2001 Concerning General Elections and Referendum are repealed.

Additional Articles 137(Bis) and 144 (Bis) are added to Law No. 13 of 2001 Concerning General Elections and Referendum.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 15 of 2012 on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights. -

Adoption: 2012-07-22 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2012-07-22 | YEM-2012-L-93262

Chapter I: Title and Definitions
Chapter II: Protected Works
Chapter III: Copyright
Chapter IV: The Financial Rights on Shared and Collective Works
Chapter V: Owners of Related Rights (Performers, Producers of Broadcasting Organizations)
Chapter VI: Term of Protection
Chapter VII: Exceptions and Limitations on Financial Rights
Chapter VIII: Procedures for the Deposit
Chapter IX: The Protection of Folklore
Chapter X: Managing the Financial Rights of Copyright and Related Rights
Chapter XI: Provisional Measures, Limitations, Penalties and Compensation
Chapter XII: General and Final Provisions

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 13 of 2012 concerning the Right of Access to Information. -

Adoption: 2012-04-24 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2012-04-24 | YEM-2012-L-93310

PART I
Chapter I: Naming and Definitions
Chapter II: Objectives

PART II - Freedom of Access to Information
Chapter I: Principles of the Right of Access to Information
Chapter II: Request for Access to Information
Chapter III: Exceptions
Chapter IV: Commissioner-General of the Information

PART III - Protection of Information
PART IV - Privacy Policy
PART V - Offences and Sanctions
PART VI - General and Final Provisions

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 2 of 2011 on Patents, Utility Models, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits and Undisclosed Information. -

Adoption: 2011-01-12 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2011-04-12 | YEM-2011-L-93354

Chapter I: Title and Definitions
Chapter II: Patents and Utility Models
Chapter III: Integrated Circuit Layouts
Chapter IV: Undisclosed Information
Chapter V: Mandatory Licences
Chapter VI: Penalties
Chapter VII: General and Concluding Provisions

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Minister of Transport Decree No. 68, 2007 regulating the Procedures for the Prevention of Pollution by Dangerous Substances Transported by Sea in Packages.

Adoption: 2007-10-27 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2007-10-27 | YEM-2007-R-80925

Title I: Naming, Definitions and Aims
Title II: The Provisional Implementation of the Chart
Title III: Packaging, Labelling and Cards
Title IV: Documentation
Title V: Compacting and Stacking
Title VI: Limitations of the Quantities
Title VII: Exceptions
Title VIII: Penalties
Title IX: General Provisions

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Presidential Decree No. 79, 2005 on the Establishment of Industrial Zones, Management and Supervision.

Adoption: 2005-04-19 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2005-04-19 | YEM-2005-R-76293

Title I: Title, Definitions and Objectives
Title II: Procedure for the Establishment of Industrial Zones
Title III: Management of Industrial Zones
Title IV: Guarantees and Benefits
Title V: Commitments
Title VI: Special Industrial Zones
Title VII: General Provisions

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 3, 2005 on Balancing the Public Authority for Insurance and Pensions with the Fiscal Year 2005.

Adoption: 2005-01-11 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2005-01-01 | YEM-2005-L-76347

The Law specifies and estimates the incomes and expenditure of the Public Authority for Insurance and Pensions for the year 2005 and presents a chart with estimations and statements of the money to be spent in each field.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Prime Minister's Order No. 269, 2004 to amend Prime Minister's Order No. 132, 2004 on the Executive Regulation to Law No. 60, 1999 on Private Medical and Health Facilities.

Adoption: 2004-10-16 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2004-10-16 | YEM-2004-R-76329

Amends Article 32(a) of Prime Minister Order No. 132, 2004:
1. A license to open a private clinic is only given to a Yemeni Doctor in the main province that a Ministerial Order is issued in on the condition that the doctor is specialized in his domain and has the proper license to practice his work.
2. the Doctor needs to have at least two years of experience in his domain in order to get a license to open a clinic in remote provinces.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 22, 2004 amending Article 28 of Presidential Decree of Law No. 32, 1991 on Commercial Law.

Adoption: 2004-09-29 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2004-09-29 | YEM-2004-L-76248

According to this amendment, foreigners are not allowed to create a company in Yemen, unless they have Yemeni partner. The Yemeni partner must hold at least 51% of the company. This Law does not apply to certain small businesses.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Presidential Decree No. 76, 2004 on the Regulation of the Ministry of Public Health and Population

Adoption: 2004-05-26 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2004-05-26 | YEM-2004-R-76292

Part One - Title, Objectives and General.
Part Two - Functions and powers of the leading Ministry
Title I: Functions and powers of the Minister
Title II: Functions and powers of the Agents of the Ministry
Part Three - Ministry Regulations
Title I: Organization of the Ministry
Title II: Functions and Powers of the Public Administration
Title III: Common Tasks of the Public Administration
Title IV: General Principles of the Organization and Performance of the Functions of the Ministry
Part Four - General Provisions

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Prime Minister Order No. 111, 2004 for the Formation of the Technical Committee of the Ministry of Human Rights, Identifying its Tasks and Competency.

Adoption: 2004-04-27 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2004-04-27 | YEM-2004-R-76242

First, the Order defines the structure of the Committee.
Second, the Order specifies the role of the technical committee in assisting the Minister of Human Rights in the following areas: commenting on human rights conventions and treaties; studying the different reports on human rights and commenting on it; and enhancing the relationship between the Ministry and other parties in order to protect human rights.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 45, 2003 Law No. 3, 2005 on balancing the budget of the Public Authority for Insurance and Pensions with the Fiscal Year 2004.

Adoption: 2003-12-31 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2004-01-01 | YEM-2003-L-76239

The Law specifies and estimates the incomes and expenditure of the Public Authority for Insurance and Pensions for the year 2004 and presents a chart with estimations and statements of the money to be spent in each field.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Prime Minister's Order No. 391, 2003 on the Executive Procedures of the Cabinet Order No. 224, 2003 on the Approval of the Agreement of the Final Clearance and the End of the Privileged Relationship Agreement Between the General Authority for the Free Zones and the Yemeni Company for International Investment and Development Ltd. (Yemenfest) related to Terminating the Agreement on the Development of the Free Zone in Aden, Validated By Presidential Decree No. 114, 1996 and the Selection of an Alternative Company to Manage Each of the Two Container Ports and the Industrial Zone.

Adoption: 2003-12-14 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-12-14 | YEM-2003-R-76232

The Order provides for conditions to operate containers in the port and the management of the industrial zone according to international standards (i.e. specialized international consultancy companies, the world Bank and the E.U.). It also invites specialized companies to apply for managing the port in the free zone in Aden.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Decree No. 255, 2003 on the Regulatory By-Law of the Ministry of Human Rights (MHR). -

Adoption: 2003-11-29 | YEM-2003-L-83551

Regulates the activities of the MHR.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Civil Code (Law No. 14 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-04-10 | YEM-2002-L-67567

Title I: General rules (sections 1-137)
Tile II: Right and commitment (sections 138-450)
Tilte III:Contracts (sections 451-1153)
Chapter 6: Labour contract (sections 781-825)
Part I: General rules
Part II: Employee employed by one employer
Part III: Employee employed by several employers
Title IV: Property (sections 1154-1391)
Final provisions: (sections 1392-1393)

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 11 of 2001.

Adoption: 2001-10-28 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-10-28 | YEM-2001-L-64695

Amends article 16 of Presidential Decree No. 5 of 1995 (the Labour Code). The amended article now provides for the possibility of establishing private employment agencies.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

General Elections and Referendum Law (No. 13 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001 | YEM-2001-L-83548

Regulates the conducting of elections and referendums.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 25 of 1997 amending certain provisions of the Presidential Order to promulgate the Labour Code No. 5 of 1995.

Adoption: 1997-04-06 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1997-04-06 | YEM-1997-L-50059

Makes numerous amendments to provisions of the Labour Code (No. 5 of 1995) regarding the drawing up of collective agreements, termination of contracts, the determination of wages, disciplinary measures against workers, and penalties. Removes from s. 33 a provision for legal proceedings by trade unions for breaches of collective agreements. Requires employers to remove from an employee's file any disciplinary sanction if the worker's conduct improves (s. 95). Repeals s. 48 (hours of work of young persons) and s. 155 (penalties).

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Order of the Council of Ministers (No. 176 of 1997) amending Order (No. 174 of 1995) on the Labour Council.

Adoption: 1997 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1997-09-11 | YEM-1997-M-57367

Provides for the establishment of the Labour Council, and regulates its functions and procedures.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

General Elections Law No. (27) 1996. -

Adoption: 1996-08-31 | YEM-1996-L-83547

Part I - Operational Definitions and Voting Rights
Part II - Voters' Registers
Part III - The Supreme Elections Committee - Duties and Responsibilities
Part IV - Election Campaigns - Rules and Regulations
Part V - General Election Procedures
Part VI - Election Contests
Part VII - Penalties
Part VIII - General Provisions [Repeals General Elections Law No. 41/92]

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 26 of 1995 on the environment protection. -

Adoption: 1995-10-29 | YEM-1995-L-83565

This Law is composed of 5 Sections divided into 95 articles. Section I deals with terms and definitions and defines objectives of this Law which are: protection of environment; pollution control; protection, preservation and development of natural resources; protection of the society, public health, and all being livings from all dangerous and hazardous activities; protection of the national environment from external hazards activities; accomplishment of all international obligations relating to the environment protection and pollution control; and the contribution in the protection of ozone layer and climate. Section II provides for the following matters: water and soil protection; creation of protected areas; use, circulation, trade, registration, control, inspection of pesticides; and the issuance of licence for pesticides. Section III refers to the dangerous and hazardous activities to environment especially: control of activities that are dangerous and hazardous to the environment; laying down standards, criterion and technical requirements for the aforementioned activities; issuance of licences for and EIA for projects; trade and circulation of hazardous waste disposal; environment protection and economic development; and environment monitoring. Section IV pertains to marine pollution. Offences, penalties and compensations for environmental damages are given in Section V.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Presidential Decree No. 109 1995 pertaining to the Executive By-Law for the Parties and Political Organizations Law No. 66 for 1991. -

Adoption: 1995-08-21 | YEM-1995-R-83549

The Decree aims to describe, explain and organize the rules and procedures concerning the right to form a political
party and to enforce the law to accomplish its goals and objectives.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Labour Code (Act No. 5 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-03-09 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-03-09 | YEM-1995-L-44043

Chapter I sets forth general provisions. The Code shall apply to all workers except public servants, foreigners, casual workers, and domestic servants. Work is the natural right and duty of every citizen on the basis of equal conditions and opportunities without discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, race, colour, beliefs or language (Art. 5). Art. 11 establishes a Labour Council with the function of drafting labour law and policies and administering vocational training. Employers shall engage disabled persons up to a proportion of 5 per cent of their workforce (Art. 15). Non-Yemenis shall constitute no more than 10 per cent of any employer's workforce. Chapter II regulates contracts of employment, including collective agreements. Collective agreements which "damage the economic interests of the country" shall be invalid (Art. 32). Chapter IV covers employment of women and young persons. Women shall be equal with men in relation to conditions of employment and employment rights (Art. 42). Chapter V covers wages and allowances, including minimum wage and overtime; Chapter VI concerns hours of work. Chapter VII relates to work discipline and penalties; Chapter VIII to vocational training, including apprenticeships; Chapter IX to occupational safety and health; Chapter X to health insurance; and Chapter XI to labour inspection. Chapter XII covers labour disputes and strikes. Labour disputes which cannot be settled amicably must be submitted to an Arbitration Committee for resolution. Should arbitration fail, workers may proceed to a strike under specified conditions. Inter alia, individual workers must announce their intention to participate in a strike by wearing a red arm-band for three consecutive days before the commencement of the strike (Art. 146). Chapter XIII covers workers' and employers' organizations, and provides freedom of association.

Repeals Labour Law No. 14 of 1978.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Decree By Law No. 13 for 1994, Concerning the Criminal Procedures. -

Adoption: 1994-10-12 | YEM-1994-L-83553

Volume One: Basic Principles and General Provisions
Volume Two: Pre-Trial Proceedings
Volume Three: Trials
Volume Four: Ways to Appeal Court Verdicts
Volume Five: Execution of Rulings
[Repeals the Law of Criminal Procedures No. 5 for 1979]

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Republican Decree, By Law No. 12, 1994 concerning Crimes and Penalties. -

Adoption: 1994-10-12 | YEM-1994-L-83557

The Law provides for crimes within Yemen and penalties for the violation of the provisions of the Law. Repeals Law No. 3 for 1976 Concerning Punishments.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 4 of 1993 concerning the Free Zones.

Adoption: 1993-04-01 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1993-04-01 | YEM-1993-L-43273

Provides for the establishment of free zones in Yemen as well as a Public Authority for the Free Zones to administer them. S. 2 declares the city of Aden a free zone. S. 16 provides that projects operating in a free zone may not be nationalized or confiscated, or have their assets frozen or impounded save by a judicial order. Employers shall give priority to Yemeni workers (s. 17). The laws of Yemen shall apply in a free zone as long as they do not conflict with the Free Zone Law, and provisions of the social insurance law shall apply to Yemeni workers in the free zone, unless employers offer a more favourable insurance plan (ss. 33 and 35).

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 66 of 1991 on Parties and Political Organizations. -

Adoption: 1991-10-16 | YEM-1991-L-50936

S. 5 provides for the right to form or join a political party or organization.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Constitution

The Constitution of the Republic of Yemen [consolidated version]. -

Adoption: 1991-05-16 | YEM-1992-C-29413

Consists of 5 Parts and 159 Articles. Article 1 defines the Republic of Yemen as an "Arab Islamic State" in which, according to Article 2 "Islam is the religion of the State" and the Shari'a is to be the foundation of the legal system and the legislation. Article 5 states that the political system shall be established on a political pluralism and multi-party basis. Part Two concerns the basic rights and obligations of citizens. Article 40 provides that all citizens are to be equal in rights and duties. In Article 57, the right to form associations and to be a member of political, professional, scientific, social and cultural associations and unions is acknowledged but this is done "to serve the objectives of the Constitution". Part Three regulates the distribution of State powers. Part Four governs the emblem, flag and national anthem of the Republic and Part Five concerns amendment to the Constitution and general provisions.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Law No. 25 of 1990 regarding Press and Publications. -

Adoption: 1990-12-23 | YEM-1990-L-50935

Provides for freedom of speech and freedom of press, sets forth requirements to work as a journalist, and specifies which types of materials may not be published or broadcast. Available in English.

Yémen - Dispositions générales - Loi

Labour Law No. 14 of 1978.

Adoption: 1978-04-30 | YEM-1978-L-5124

Provides in s. 5 that work is a right and an obligation, without any discrimination because of sex, age, race, colour, faith or language. Chap. II of Part II governs registration of work seekers and employment; no minors may be employed unless they have completed schooling (s. 19). Part IV sets standards for contracts of employment, and Part V details the system of work, rewards and penalties. Working hours and rest periods are covered by Part VI, and wages and allowances by Part VII. Part IX governs occupational health and safety, Part X social security and Part XI labour inspection. Procedures for the settlement of labour disputes are contained in Part XII, and Part XIII governs trade unions and their activities. Workers have the right to form their own organisations (s. 93); the functions of trade unions are set forth in ss. 94 and 95. Penalities for infringements of the law are contained in Part XIV.

Zambie - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

The Public Health (Notifiable Infectious Disease) (Declaration) Notice, 202 (SI 21 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-13 | ZMB-2020-M-110091

Declares that COVID-19 is declared a notifiable infectious disease.

Zambie - Dispositions générales - Loi

Public Health (Infected Areas) (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Regulations, 2020 (SI 22 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-13 | ZMB-2020-L-110092

Title
Interpretation
Conversion of building as hospital, observation camp or station
Exit from hospital, observation camp or station
Entry or exit from infected area
Disposal of body
Entry into premises for enquiry
Informing authorised officer in local authority or public health facility
Restriction on gathering
Prohibition or restriction on trade
Prohibition or restriction on trading or vending in unsanitary conditions
Sanitation and hygiene in public premises
Effecting of measures
General offence
Schedule (Regulation 13)