| LAW |
Civil Society Law
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| HISTORICAL CONTEXT |
- This Law was passed as part of the package of reforms gripping Syria during the era of President Gamal Abdel-Nasser.
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