Civil Society Law

LAW

Civil Society Law

REFERENCE Law 93/1958
DATE OF PROMULGATION Promulgated by President Gamal Abdel-Nasser on July 8, 1958
RELEVANT PROVISIONS
  • Lays down the conditions for civil society organizations to operate in Syria.
  • Does not contain restrictions on foreign participation.
  • Rules regarding property ownership and fundraising must be complied with under this Law.
  • Jurisdiction over these associations lies with the Ministry of Social Affairs, particularly its Associations and Clubs Directorate.
RELATED LEGISLATION
  • Law 93/1958 replaces Articles 56-82 of the Civil Code.
  • Amendments to Law 93/1958 are contained in Legislative Decree 224/1969.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
  • This Law was passed as part of the package of reforms gripping Syria during the era of President Gamal Abdel-Nasser.