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Constitution of the United Arab Emirates

146

Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Provision
146
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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In case of necessity defined by law, Martial Law shall be declared by a decree promulgated with the approval of the Supreme Council on basis of the proposal made by the President of the Federation with the consent of https://legaladviceme.com/legislation/120/uae-constitution-of-united-arab-emirates 32/34 8/17/2019 The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates - Legal Advice Middle East the Federal Council of Ministers. Such decree shall be notified to the Federal National Council at its next meeting. Martial Law shall be similarly lifted by decree issued with the approval of the Supreme Council when the need, for which it was imposed, no longer exists.

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Constitution of the United Arab Emirates · ecnl.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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