Article 33:
First: Every individual has the right to live in safe environmental conditions.
Second: The State shall undertake the protection and preservation of the
environment and its biological diversity.
Article 34:
First: Education is a fundamental factor for the progress of society and is a right
guaranteed by the state. Primary education is mandatory and the state guarantees
that it shall combat illiteracy.
Second: Free education in all its stages is a right for all Iraqis.
Third: The State shall encourage scientific research for peaceful purposes that
serve humanity and shall support excellence, creativity, invention, and different
aspects of ingenuity.
Fourth: Private and public education shall be guaranteed, and this shall be
regulated by law.
Article 35:
The state shall promote cultural activities and institutions in a manner that befits the
civilizational and cultural history of Iraq, and it shall seek to support indigenous Iraqi
cultural orientations.
Article 36:
Practicing sports is a right of every Iraqi and the state shall encourage and care for such
activities and shall provide for their requirements.
Chapter Two
[Liberties]
Article 37:
First:
A. The liberty and dignity of man shall be protected.
B. No person may be kept in custody or investigated except according to a
judicial decision.
C. All forms of psychological and physical torture and inhumane treatment
are prohibited. Any confession made under force, threat, or torture shall