Art. 48 - In the field of penal investigation, custody is under judiciary control and cannot
exceed fourty-eight (48) hours.
The person held in custody has the right to be immediately in contact with his family.
The extension of the period of custody can occur, exceptionally, only within the
conditions established by the law.
At the expiry of the period of custody, it is compulsory to proceed to a medical
examination of the person detained if this latter asks for it, and in any cases, this person is
informed of this right.
Art. 49 - Miscarriage of justice leads to compensation by the State.
The law determines the conditions and modes of compensation.
Art. 50 - Any citizen fulfilling the legal conditions can elect and be elected.
Art. 51 - Equal access to functions and positions in the State is guaranteed to all citizens
without any other conditions except those defined by the law.
Art. 52 - Private property is guaranteed.
The right to inherit is guaranteed.
The ”Wakf” properties and the foundations are recognized; their intended purpose is
protected by the law.
Art. 53 - The right for education is guaranteed. Education is free within the conditions
defined by the law.
Fundamental education is compulsory.
The State organizes the educational system.
The State ensures the equal access to education and professional training.
Art. 54 - All citizens have the right for the protection of their health.
The State ensures the prevention and the fight of endemics and epidemics.
Art. 55 - All citizens have right for work.
The right for protection, security and hygiene at work is guaranteed by the law.
The right to rest is guaranteed; the law defines the relevant clauses.
Art. 56 - The trade union right is recognized to all citizens.
Art. 57 - The right to strike is recognized; it is carried out within the framework of the
law.
The law may forbid or limit the strike in the field of national defence and security, or in
any public service or activity of vital interest for the community.
Art. 58 - The family gains protection from the State and the society.