Article 19
Freedom of opinion may not be prejudiced. Every person shall have the right to express
his opinion and to circulate it orally, in writing or in any form of expression or art, with
due consideration to the provisions of the law.
Article 20
Freedom of residence and movement shall be guaranteed within the limits of the law.
Article 21
1. The economic system in Palestine shall be based on the principles of a free market
economy. The executive branch may establish public companies that shall be
regulated by a law.
2. Freedom of economic activity is guaranteed. The law shall define the rules governing
its supervision and their limits.
3. Private property, both real estate and movable assets, shall be protected and may not
be expropriated except in the public interest and for fair compensation in accordance
with the law or pursuant to a judicial ruling.
4. Confiscation shall be in accordance with a judicial ruling.
Article 22
1. Social, health, disability and retirement insurance shall be regulated by law.
2. Maintaining the welfare of families of martyrs, prisoners of war, the injured and the
disabled is a duty that shall be regulated by law. The National Authority shall
guarantee these persons education, health and social insurance.
Article 23
Every citizen shall have the right to proper housing. The Palestinian National Authority
shall secure housing for those who are without shelter.
Article 24
1. Every citizen shall have the right to education. It shall be compulsory until at least
the end of the basic level. Education shall be free in public schools and institutions.
2. The National Authority shall supervise all levels of education and its institutions, and
shall strive to upgrade the educational system.
3. The law shall guarantee the independence of universities, institutes of higher
education, and scientific research centers in a manner that guarantees the freedom of
scientific research as well as literary, artistic and cultural creativity. The National
Authority shall encourage and support such creativity.