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2010-12-21AZE-2010-L-86649
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Law No. 21-IVKQ of 21 December 2010 on Normative Legal Acts.
(Закон от 21 декабря 2010 года No. 21-IVKQ o нормативных правовых актах.)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2011-05-28)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Conflict between Normative Legal Acts
Chapter III: Problems in Legislation
Chapter IV: Types of Normative Legal Acts
Chapter V: Implementation of Generally Recognized Principles of International Law
Chapter VI: General Requirements for Normative Legal Acts
Chapter VII: Structure of the Normative Legal Act
Chapter VIII: Legislative Process
Chapter IX: Compulsory Legal Expertise of the Draft of Normative Legal Act, Law
Chapter X: Compulsory Linguistic Expertise of the Draft Normative Legal Act, Law
Chapter XI: Conduction of Expertise on Probability to Abuse (Misuse) of Normative Legal Acts (its Draft)
Chapter XII: Approval and Adoption of Normative Legal Acts
Chapter XIII: Changes of Normative Legal Acts, End of Validity
Chapter XIV: State Registry of Legal Acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Chapter XV: Official Publication and Entering into Force of Normative Legal Acts
Chapter XVI: Validity of Normative Legal Acts in Time, Space and for Concerned Persons
Chapter XVII: Incorporation of Normative Legal Acts
Chapter XVIII: Concluding Provisions

Date of entry into force: 2010-12-21

Related text(s):
1995-11-12 (AZE-1995-C-46125)
Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic of 12 November 1995.



2009-06-30AZE-2009-L-83422
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Law No. 846-IIIQ to approve the Code of Administrative Procedure.
Legislation from CIS countries in Russian, SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Principles of Administrative Proceedings
Chapter III: Disclaimer
Chapter IV: Provision of Judicial Acts and Documents
Chapter V: Procedural deadlines
Chapter VI: Participants of the Process; Types of Lawsuits
Chapter VII: Measures of Temporarily Protection Taken in a Judicial Manner
Chapter VIII: Proceedings in a Court of First Instance
Chapter IX: Judicial Decisions
Chapter X: Proceedings upon a Claim in a Court of Appeal
Chapter XI: Proceedings upon a Claim in a Court of Cassation
Chapter XII: Proceedings due to Newly Occurred Circumstances
Chapter XIII: Procedural Expenses
Chapter XIV: Execution of Judicial Decisions
Chapter XV: Proceedings on Claims Contesting Compliance of Normative Legal Acts with the Law
Chapter XVI: Proceedings on Cases Related to Political Parties
Chapter XVII: Proceedings on Cases Related to Mass Media
Date of entry into force: 2010-09-01

Related text(s):
1995-11-12 (AZE-1995-C-46125)
Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic of 12 November 1995.



2004-12-28AZE-2004-L-83697
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Judicial-Legal Council Act 2004.
Unofficial English Translation, Commission on Combatting Corruption, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Provides for the establishment of the Judicial-Legal Council. The Council ensures the organization and operation of the court system; arranges selection of candidates who are not judges to the vacant judicial posts; evaluates the activity
of judges; decides on the issues of transfer of judges to different judicial posts, their promotion, calling judges to disciplinary action, as well as, other issues related to courts and judges, and implements self-governance functions of the judiciary.




2004-02-21AZE-2004-R-71194
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Decree on creation of State register of citizens, dated 21 February 2004.
English text, Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan (consulted on 2005-08-24)

Date of entry into force: 2004-02-21




2004-01-13AZE-2004-L-83696
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Law on Combating Corruption.
Unofficial English Translation, Commission on Combatting Corruption, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

This Law is aimed at prevention and detection of offences related to corruption and removal of consequences thereof, protection of social justice, human rights and freedoms, the creation of favourable conditions for development of the economy, and ensuring the lawfulness, transparency and effectiveness of activities of State authorities, municipal bodies and officials. It also aims to strengthen the confidence of the people in State authorities, to encourage professionals to take service in the State authorities and municipal bodies, and to create conditions precluding those persons from committing offences related to corruption.
Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01

Related text(s):
2005-06-24 (AZE-2005-L-86897)
Law No. 945-IIG of 24 June 2005 Establishing Rules of Communication by Public Officials of Financial Information. [Consolidation, 20 April 2010].



1999-06-18AZE-1999-L-64868
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Act No. 687 of 18 June 1999 on fight against terrorism.
Unofficial English Translation, Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)




1998-09-30AZE-1998-L-64865
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Act No. 527 of 30 September 1998 on citizenship.
Unofficial English Translation, Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, 7 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)
Unofficial English Translation, Refworld, UNHCR (consulted on 2010-05-24)




1996-02-06AZE-1996-L-64875
Azerbaijan
General provisions
 
Act No. 17 of 6 February 1996 on State registration of legal entities.
National Legislation on Human Rights, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 6 p. (consulted on 2005-09-30)

Repealing text(s):
2003-12-12 (AZE-2003-L-83691)
Law of the Azerbaijan Republic on State Registration and State Register of Legal Entities (No. 560-IIQ).



2003-12-23AZE-2003-L-71141
Azerbaijan
Constitutional law
 
Law of 23 December 2003 on the Constitutional Court.
Russia and the Republics Legal Materials (in English), 2005-02, No. 107, pp. 1-32
English Translation, The Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Establishes the Constitutional Court, regulates its membership, powers and responsibilities. Repeals the Law of Azerbaijan Republic "On Constitutional Court" of 21 October 1997 (Collection of Legislation of Azerbaijan Republic, 1998, N1, Article 19; 2001, N5, Article 292; 2002, N1 Article 4; N8, Article 463; N12, Article 701)




1998-12-29AZE-1998-C-89957
Azerbaijan
Constitutional law
 
Constitution of Nakhichevan Autonomous Region of 29 December 1998 (consolidation, 15 November 2011)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-20)
The Constitution of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in English, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (PDF in English) (consulted on 2012-05-20)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Legislative power
Chapter III: Executive Power
Chapter IV: Judicial Power
Chapter V: Legislative System
Chapter VI: The amendments and additions to the Constitution of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

Related text(s):
1995-11-12 (AZE-1995-C-46125)
Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic of 12 November 1995.



1995-11-12AZE-1995-C-46125
Azerbaijan
Constitutional law
 
Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic of 12 November 1995.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1996-09, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, Booklet 2, pp. 1-65
English Translation, The Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Part II deals with rights, freedoms and responsibilities. It provides for equality between men and women (section 25) and equality of persons irrespective of their race, nationality, religion, sex, origin, property status, social position, convictions, political party, trade union and social unity affiliation. Section 35 provides for free choice of employment, the right to unemployment benefits, the right to work under safe and healthy conditions and to receive no less than the minimum wage. It also bans forced labour (except during a state of emergency or martial law, on the basis of a court decision). Section 36 provides for the right to strike that can only be limited in cases specified by law. Section 37 guarantees at least 21 days of annual paid leave to employees working 8 hours a day. Section 38 deals with the right to social security (old age, sickness, disability, unemployment benefits).
Date of entry into force: 1995-11-27

Related text(s):
2012-11-30 (AZE-2012-L-92461)
Law No. 476-IVQ of 30 November 2012 on the Limits for Poverty Criteria in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2013.

2011-12-30 (AZE-2011-L-89954)
Law No. 275-IVQ of 30 December 2011 on Social Services.

2010-12-21 (AZE-2010-L-86649)
Law No. 21-IVKQ of 21 December 2010 on Normative Legal Acts.

2009-06-30 (AZE-2009-L-83422)
Law No. 846-IIIQ to approve the Code of Administrative Procedure.

2009-06-19 (AZE-2009-L-83429)
Law No. 833-IIIG on Education.

2008-05-30 (AZE-2009-L-83414)
Law No. 537-IG On Freedom of Assembly (Consolidated version).

1998-12-29 (AZE-1998-C-89957)
Constitution of Nakhichevan Autonomous Region of 29 December 1998 (consolidation, 15 November 2011)



1991-10-18AZE-1991-C-46126
Azerbaijan
Constitutional law
 
Constitutional Act on State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1996-09, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, NY, Booklet 1, pp. xi-xix




2012-10-16AZE-2012-L-92486
Azerbaijan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law No. 446-IVQD of 16 October 2012 to Amend the Labour Code.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2013-03-19)

Supplements para 1 of article 16 (Unacceptability of Discrimination in Labour Relations) with point 3 prohibiting discrimination during recruitment, including termination of employment contracts based on the presence of multiple sclerosis. Makes similar amendment to article 79 (Employees Whose Employment Contracts May Not be Terminated) adding the multiple sclerosis to the list of diseases and situations.
Date of entry into force: 2012-10-16

Amended text(s):
1999-02-01 (AZE-1999-L-54131)
Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 1 February 1999.



2011-09-30AZE-2011-L-89958
Azerbaijan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law No. 209-IVQD of 30 September 2011 amending the Employment Act.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-20)

Introduces minor amendments in the wording of article 18.1 on financing of measures related to social protection of job seekers and unemployed persons by deleting the words "under
appropriate State programs".
Date of entry into force: 2011-10-28

Amended text(s):
2001-07-02 (AZE-2001-L-64861)
Employment Act of 2 July 2001.



2011-06-10AZE-2011-L-89962
Azerbaijan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law No. 140-IVQD of 10 June 2011 amending the Labour Code.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-20)

Amends article 4 (workplaces where the Labour Code is applied) with para 3

"The Law of Azerbaijan Republic concerning the maximum age limit to work in public institutions financed from the state budget, does not apply to scientific research and higher educational institutions."
Date of entry into force: 2011-07-03

Amended text(s):
1999-02-01 (AZE-1999-L-54131)
Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 1 February 1999.



2008-05-16AZE-2008-L-79551
Azerbaijan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Law No. 608-iiiQD of 16 May 2008 to amend and implement the Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan
SoyuzPravoInform, 2008-06-10

Amends, inter alia, articles 97, 104. Introduces changes in the duration of weekly working time.

Date of entry into force: 2008-07-08

Amended text(s):
1999-02-01 (AZE-1999-L-54131)
Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 1 February 1999.



1999-02-01AZE-1999-L-54131
Azerbaijan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 1 February 1999.
Printed separately, 150 p.
Unofficial English Translation, 130 p. (PDF in English)
Printed separately, 2010, Consolidated version as amended up to 2010, 166 pages (PDF of Code in Russian as amended to 2010)
Code in Russian, Law Reform in Transition States (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Section I: General standards
Section II: Collective contract and agreement
Section III: Labour contract
Section IV: Working time
Section V: Rest and workers' right to holidays
Section VI: Labour standards, rules and guarantees for wages
Section VII: Labour and performance discipline
Section VIII: Mutual material liability of employer and worker
Section IX: Labour protection (occupational safety and health)
Section X: Specificities of regulation of labour relations for women, workers under 18 and for the agrarian sector
Section XI: Labour disputes
Section XII: Social protection of workers
Section XIII: Final standards
Date of entry into force: 1999-07-01
• Text in English »

Amending text(s):
2012-10-16 (AZE-2012-L-92486)
Law No. 446-IVQD of 16 October 2012 to Amend the Labour Code.

2011-06-10 (AZE-2011-L-89962)
Law No. 140-IVQD of 10 June 2011 amending the Labour Code.

2011-05-17 (AZE-2011-L-89961)
Law No. 127-IVQS of 17 May 2011 to Amend the Labour Code

2008-05-16 (AZE-2008-L-79551)
Law No. 608-iiiQD of 16 May 2008 to amend and implement the Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Implementing text(s):
2008-08-27 (AZE-2008-R-81072)
Presidential Decree No. 3015 of 27 August 2008 to increase the allowances to people on part-time parental leave.

2000-02-09 (AZE-2000-R-74557)
Regulations of 9 February 2000 on the State Labour Inspectorate in the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
Related text(s):
2009-06-30 (AZE-2009-L-83430)
Law No 724.IG (as amended 30 June 2009) on Labour Migration.



1993-11-01AZE-1993-L-35055
Azerbaijan
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
 
Fundamental principles governing the labour legislation of 10 December 1971 as amended up to 1 November 1993
Kodeks Zakonov o trude Azerbaidjanskoy SSR (s izmeneniyami i dopolneniyami na 1 noyabrya 1993 goda), 1987-19-93, Azerbaidjanskoye gosudarstvennoie izdatel'stvo, Azerbaijan, pp. 1-120

Chap. I: General provisions
Chap. II: Collective agreement
Chap. III: Labour contract
Chap. III A: Security of employment for dismissed workers
Chap. IV: Working time
Chap. V: Periods of rest
Chap. VI: Work standards and piece rates
Chap. VII: Wages
Chap. VIII: Guarantees and compensations
Chap. IX: Workers' and employees' responsibility for material damage caused to the enterprise, the establishment and the organisation
Chap. X: Labour discipline
Chap. XI: Labour protection (Safety and health)
Chap. XII: Employment of women
Chap. XIII: Employment of young people
Chap. XIV: Facilities for workers and employees combining work and training (education)
Chap. XIV A: Labour collective of the enterprise
Chap. XV: Labour disputes
Chap. XVI: Trade unions. Participation of workers and employees in the management of enterprises, establishments and organisations
Chap. XVII: State social insurance
Chap. XVIII: Supervision and control of compliance with labour legislation
Chap. XIX: Final provisions
Date of entry into force: 1971-12-10. Date of original text

Implementing text(s):
1974-05-17 (AZE-1974-R-35056)
Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Azeri SSR No. 145 of 17 May 1974 establishing exceptions as regards the regulation concerning the prevention of next of kin from working jointly in the same enterprise, institution and organization (provided for in Article 18 of the Labour Code)

1974-05-17 (AZE-1974-R-35057)
Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Azeri SSR No. 147 of 17 May 1974 on breaks and discontinuance of working in cold periods of the year or strong wind (Adopted in accordance with Article 165 of the Labour Code)



2007-12-25AZE-2007-L-86646
Azerbaijan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Law No. 519-IIIG of 25 December 2007 on Insurance Activities. [consolidation, 21 December 2010].
(Закон от 25 декабря 2007 года №519-IIIГ О страховой деятельности (по состоянию на 21 декабря 2010 года))
Legislation from CIS countries in Russian, SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2011-05-28)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Bases of Activities of Insurer
Chapter III: Founders and Shareholders of Insurer
Chapter IV: Corporate Governance in Insurance Companies
Chapter V: Licensing of Insurance and Re-Insurance Brokerage Activities
Chapter VI: Investments
Chapter VII: Deals Signed with Related Persons
Chapter VIII: Fundamental Changes in Activities of Insurer
Chapter IX: Independent Auditor and Financial Reporting of Insurer
Chapter X: Financial Stability and Financial Solvency of the Insurer
Chapter XI: Insurance Agents
Chapter XII: State Regulation and Control in the Insurance Sector
Chapter XIII: Liquidation of Insurer
Chapter XIV: Concluding Provisions
Chapter XV: Transitional Provisions

Date of entry into force: 2007-12-25

Related text(s):
1999-10-28 (AZE-1999-L-64874)
Law No. 725-IQ of 28 October 1999 on Medical Insurance.

1997-02-18 (AZE-1997-L-64873)
Law No. 250 of 18 February 1997 on Social Insurance.

1992-09-23 (AZE-1992-L-46088)
Act No. 305 of 23 September 1992 on pension insurance.



2005-06-24AZE-2005-L-86897
Azerbaijan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Law No. 945-IIG of 24 June 2005 Establishing Rules of Communication by Public Officials of Financial Information. [Consolidation, 20 April 2010].
(Закон от 24 июня 2005 года №945-IIГ oб утверждении Правил предоставления должностными лицами сведений финансового характера (по состоянию на 20 апреля 2010 года))
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2011-06-25)

In line with the Law on Combating Corruption establishes, inter alia, rules and procedures of financial declaration by public official and defines the list of officials and state bodies concerned by the Law.
Date of entry into force: 2005-07-24

Related text(s):
2009-04-28 (AZE-2009-L-83427)
Law No. 352-IIG to establish Rules defining Ethical Behaviour of Civil Servants (Consolidation).

2004-01-13 (AZE-2004-L-83696)
Law on Combating Corruption.

2000-07-21 (AZE-2000-L-83692)
Civil Service Law (No 926-IQ).



2003-12-12AZE-2003-L-83691
Azerbaijan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Law of the Azerbaijan Republic on State Registration and State Register of Legal Entities (No. 560-IIQ).
Unofficial English Translation, Refworld, UNHCR (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Regulates the state registration and keeping of state register of legal entities.

Repealed text(s):
1996-02-06 (AZE-1996-L-64875)
Act No. 17 of 6 February 1996 on State registration of legal entities.



2001-06-22AZE-2001-L-89953
Azerbaijan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Code of Merchant Shipping of 22 June 2001.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), Consolidation of 1/2/2010, SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-06-11)
Legislation on-line, Food and Agricultrual Organization of the United Nations (FAOLEX) (PDF of Law in Russian) (consulted on 2012-06-11)

Regulates legal, economic and organizational basis of State management and regulation in the sphere of merchant shipping. Part IV regulates question related to labour relationship, rights and duties of ship's crew and its captain.

Part I - General provisions
Part II - Definition of vessel
Part III - Vessel registration
Part IV - Crew and master
Part V - State harbour inspection
Part VI - Piloting of vessels
Part VII - Sunken property
Part VIII - Transportation of goods by sea
Part IX - Transportation of passengers by sea
Part X - Freightage contracts for determined periods (time charter)
Part XI - Bare board charter
Part XII - Towage
Part XIII - Marine agencies
Part XIV - Marine intermediary
Part XV - Marine insurance contracts
Part XVI - General shipwreck
Part XVII - Compensation of damage caused by collision of vessels
Part XVIII - Compensation of oil pollution damage
Part XIX - Liability for damage caused by transportation by sea of hazardous substances
Part XX - Rescue of vessels and other property
Part XXI - Limited liability in accordance with marine requirements
Part XXII - Marine vessel pledge and mortgage of vessel under construction
Part XXIII - Arrest of vessels
Part XXIV - Complaints
Part XXV - Terms and procedures for claims and suits Part XXVI - Applicable law




1999-12-28AZE-1999-L-92610
Azerbaijan
Civil, commercial and family law
 
Family Code (Law No.781-IG of 28 December 1999).
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2013-03-19)

Part I. General Provisions
Part II. Marriage Conclusion and Dissolution
Part III. Rights and Obligations of Spouses
Part IV. Rights and Obligations of Parents and Children
Part V. Alimony Obligations of Family Members
Part VI. Child-rearing Practices of Children Deprived of Parental Care
Part VII. Application of Family Code with Regard to Family Relations with Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons
Part VIII. Acts on Civil Status

Date of entry into force: 1999-12-28

Related text(s):
2012-05-08 (AZE-2012-L-92528)
Presidential Decree No. 626 of 8 May 2012 on Approval of the Government Monitoring of the Implementation of the Rights of Children.



2010-06-22AZE-2010-L-86667
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Law No. 1058-IIIQ of 22 June 2010 on Prevention of Domestic Violence.
(Закон от 22 июня 2010 года №1058-IIIQ o предотвращении бытового насилия)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2011-05-30)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Procedure of Considering Complaints about Domestic Violence
Chapter III: Measures in the Sphere of Prevention of Domestic Violence
Chapter IV: Final Provisions
Date of entry into force: 2010-10-03




2007-05-31AZE-2007-L-89956
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Law No. 353 of 31 May 2007 on Social Adaptation of Persons Released from Punishment in Penal Institutions. [consolidation, 15 November 2011].
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (PDF in Russian) (consulted on 2012-05-20)

Provides regulations for the provision of social, professional and housing assistance to persons following incarceration in penal institutions.
Date of entry into force: 2007-07-04




2003-11-07AZE-2003-L-71197
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Law to amend and supplement some legislative acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan, dated 7 November 2003.
English text, Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan (consulted on 2005-08-24)

Amends the Criminal Code, the Code of Administrative Offences and the Law on National Duty.
Date of entry into force: 2003-11-07

Amended text(s):
1999-10-30 (AZE-1999-L-64893)
Criminal Code of 30 December 1999.



2001-06-29AZE-2001-L-64881
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Act of 29 June 2001 on legal assistance in relation with penal matters.
National Legislation on Human Rights, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 4 p.




2000-07-14AZE-2000-L-64892
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Procedure Code of 14 July 2000.
Sbornik zakonodatelnykh aktov, 2000, No. 8
http://www.legislationline.org, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights - OSCE, 334 p.
Unofficial English Translation, Children's Rights Legal Clinic, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Related text(s):
2012-05-22 (AZE-2012-L-92447)
Law No.352-IVQ of 22 May 2012 on the Rights and Freedoms of Individuals Kept in Detention Facilities.



1999-10-30AZE-1999-L-64893
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Code of 30 December 1999.
Sbornik zakonodatelnykh aktov, 2000, No. 4
Russian text, Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, 121 p. (consulted on 2010-05-24)
English translation, Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (consulted on 2010-05-24)
Unofficial English Translation, Refworld, UNHCR (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Amending text(s):
2003-11-07 (AZE-2003-L-71197)
Law to amend and supplement some legislative acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan, dated 7 November 2003.



1999-10-09AZE-1999-L-64882
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Act No. 194 of 9 October 1999 on additional measures in relation with the realization of legal reforms in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the improvement of the work of judges, corrective labour establishments and confinement.
The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1 p.

Provides for the improvement of detention conditions and of medical services in detention units.
Date of entry into force: 1999-10-09




1999-10-05AZE-1999-L-64878
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Act of 5 October 1999 to amend several legal acts.
National Legislation on Human Rights, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1 p. (consulted on 2005-09-30)

Amends the Act to amend and supplement the Penal Code, the Penal Procedure Code and the Corrective Labour Code in relation to the abolition of the death penalty. Provides that in war times the death penalty can be applied to persons found guilty of particularly severe crimes.




1998-12-11AZE-1998-L-75992
Azerbaijan
Criminal and penal law
 
Law No. 585 of 11 December 1998 on State protection of persons taking part in criminal procedure, as amended up to 2004.
English translation, Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, 8 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)




2012-06-12AZE-2012-L-92485
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law No. 384-IVQD of 12 June 2012 to Amend the Law on the Right to Obtain Information.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2013-03-19)

Adds article 2.4.-1 of the following content: "Acquisition of information is allowed in case if it is not contrary to purposes of the protection of political, economic, military spheres, or financial, credit and monetary policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for the protection of public order, health and morality, protection of rights and freedoms, commercial and other economic interests of other individuals, to ensure the authority and impartiality of the court".
Amends article 6.1.6 as follows: "If acquisition of information is not deemed contrary to purposes provided by article 2.4-1 of the present law".

Date of entry into force: 2012-06-12

Amended text(s):
2005-12 (AZE-2005-L-83694)
Law on the Right to Obtain Information.



2012-05-22AZE-2012-L-92447
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law No.352-IVQ of 22 May 2012 on the Rights and Freedoms of Individuals Kept in Detention Facilities.
(Law on the rights and freedoms of individuals kept in detention facilities )
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2013-03-19)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in English), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2013-03-19)

Part I: General Provisions
Part II: Legal Status of the Individuals Kept in Detention Facilities
Part III: Regime in the Detention Facility and its Guarantee
Part IV: Conclusive Provisions

Article 31 provides that prisoners may be asked to work in remand centres on a voluntary basis. This work will be regulated by the labour laws and regulations. A list of positions and jobs that are not to be undertaken will be determined by the Rules of Procedure.

Date of entry into force: 2012-05-22

Related text(s):
2000-07-14 (AZE-2000-L-64892)
Criminal Procedure Code of 14 July 2000.



2011-06-10AZE-2011-L-89960
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law No. 162-IVQD of 10 July 2011 to Amend the Law on Freedom of Religious Beliefs.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2012-05-20)

Adds a new article 4-1 by defining the professional activity of religious leaders. Also makes further amendments to the text with respect to religious leaders and the teaching of religion and includes provisions concerning pensions (article 27) which is to be governed by the Law on Social Insurance and the Law on Employment Pensions.
Date of entry into force: 2011-07-05

Amended text(s):
2006-11-11 (AZE-2009-L-83431)
Law No 54-IIIG on Employment Pensions.

1997-02-18 (AZE-1997-L-64873)
Law No. 250 of 18 February 1997 on Social Insurance.
Related text(s):
1997-02-18 (AZE-1997-L-64873)
Law No. 250 of 18 February 1997 on Social Insurance.



2010-05-11AZE-2010-L-86656
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law No. 998-IIIQ 11 May 2010 on Personal Data
(Закон от 11 мая 2010 года №998-IIIQ o персональных данных)
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2011-05-30)

Chapter I: General Provisions
Chapter II: Category of Personal Data, Regulation of Their Gathering and Protection
Chapter III: Rights of the Subject
Chapter IV: Gathering and Processing of Personal data
Chapter V: Measures of State Regulation in the Sphere of Gathering, Processing and Protection of Personal Data
Date of entry into force: 2010-05-11




2005-12AZE-2005-L-83694
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law on the Right to Obtain Information.
Unofficial English Translation, Commission on Combatting Corruption, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Provides for the right to obtain information.

Amending text(s):
2012-06-12 (AZE-2012-L-92485)
Law No. 384-IVQD of 12 June 2012 to Amend the Law on the Right to Obtain Information.



2001-12-28AZE-2001-L-83693
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law on Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) (No. 246 -II KQ).
Unofficial English Translation, Commission on Combatting Corruption, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Establishes the position of Human Rights Commissioner, provides for their recruitment, activities and responsibilities.




2001-07-18AZE-2001-R-64887
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Presidential Decree of 18 July 2001 to approve the Regulations on State Commission on war prisoners, hostages and disappeared persons.
http://mitglied.lycos.de/hrca, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 4 p.

Provides for the activities and organization of the Commission.
Date of entry into force: 2001-07-18

Basic text(s):
2001-03-01 (AZE-2001-R-64888)
Presidential Ordinance of 1st March 2001 on the State Commission for war prisoners, hostages and disappeared persons.



2001-03-01AZE-2001-R-64888
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Presidential Ordinance of 1st March 2001 on the State Commission for war prisoners, hostages and disappeared persons.
http://mitglied.lycos.de/hrca, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1 p.

Date of entry into force: 2001-03-01

Implementing text(s):
2001-07-18 (AZE-2001-R-64887)
Presidential Decree of 18 July 2001 to approve the Regulations on State Commission on war prisoners, hostages and disappeared persons.



2000-06-13AZE-2000-L-64870
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act No. 894 of 13 June 2000 on non-governmental organizations (public associations and funds).
Unofficial English Translation, Transpaency International , Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Regulates creation and functioning of public associations and funds. Does not concern political parties, professional unions nor religious associations.

Implementing text(s):
2000-10-04 (AZE-2000-R-83698)
Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic on Implementation of the Law of the Azerbaijan Republic "On Non-Governmental Organizations (Public Organizations and Funds)".



1999-06-11AZE-1999-L-64879
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act No. 682 of 11 June 1999 on appeals against decisions and actions (inactions) violating rights and liberties of citizens.
National Legislation on Human Rights, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 3 p. (consulted on 2005-09-30)




1998-11-13AZE-1998-L-64871
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act of 13 November 1998 on freedom of assembly (No 537-IQ).
English translation, Legislationline, 10 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)
Russian text, Legislationline (consulted on 2006-10-11)

Amending text(s):
2008-05-30 (AZE-2009-L-83414)
Law No. 537-IG On Freedom of Assembly (Consolidated version).



1998-06-19AZE-1998-L-64869
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act No. 505 of 19 June 1998 on freedom of information.
English Translation, Ministry of communication and Information Technology, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Provides that any person has the right to look for, receive, transmit, produce and disseminate information. Also deals with access to information.




1998-04-03AZE-1998-L-83695
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Law on Information, Information Technology and Protection of Information (N 460-1G).
Unofficial English Translation, Legislationline, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)
English Translation, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Regulates relations arising at formation of information resources based on creation, collection, processing, accumulation, keeping, search, dissemination of information, at establishment and use of information systems, technology and means for their insurance and protection of information. The Law shall establish rights of subjects involving in information processes. The present Law shall not concern relations that are regulated by the Laws of Azerbaijan Republic "On Mass Media" and "On Copyright and Related Rights".




1997-06-10AZE-1997-L-64880
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act No. 314 of 10 June 1997 on the procedure of examination of citizens' complaints (No. 314-IT)
Unofficial English Translation, Commission on Combatting Corruption, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Provides that applications of citizens to state authorities with proposals, statements and complaints shall be the main aspect of human rights practices and protection.




1992-12-22AZE-1992-L-64885
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act of 22 December 1992 on the national language.
National Legislation on Human Rights, The Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, 3 p.

Provides for the right of citizens to choose a language.




1992-09-29AZE-1992-L-55587
Azerbaijan
Human rights
 
Act of 29 September 1992 on the status of refugees and forced migrants.
Legislative act of the CIS and the Baltic States on citizenship, migration and related matters, 1996, International Organization for Migration, Moscow and Helsinki, p. 41-44

Date of entry into force: 1992-09-30




2012-11-30AZE-2012-L-92462
Azerbaijan
Economic and social policy
 
Law No. 475-IVQ of 30 November 2012 on the Subsistence Minimum in the Azerbaijan Republic for 2013.
Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian), SoyuzPravoInform (consulted on 2013-03-19)

Establishes the level of the subsistence minimum for 2013 as per main social and demographic groups of the population: able-bodied population, pensioners and children.


Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01




2009-04-14AZE-2009-L-83423
Azerbaijan
Economic and social policy
 
Law No. 791-IIIG on Special Economic Zones.
Legislation from CIS countries in Russian, SoyuzPravoInfo (consulted on 2010-04-10)
Text in Azeri, Ministry of Economy, Azerbaijan (PDF) (consulted on 2010-05-24)

Article 19 provides that the labour relations in special economic zones should be governed by the labour legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Date of entry into force: 2009-04-14




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