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United Arab Emirates Constitution

A citizen or a political refugee may not be extradited.

Public confiscation of property is prohibited. A person’s private property may not be confiscated except by court judgment and in such cases as may be provided in law.

Foreigners in the UAE enjoy the rights and freedoms stipulated in the applicable international instruments or in the treaties and conventions to which the UAE is a party and have to perform the duties which correspond to those rights and freedoms.

A person has the right to file a complaint with a competent authority, including a judicial entity, against the violation of the rights and freedoms stated in this Part.

A person has the duty to pay such taxes and public levies as may be provided in law.

Defending the UAE is a sacred duty of every citizen and performing military service is an honor which is regulated by law.