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Constitutional Law of Afghanistan

Constitutional Law of Afghanistan comprises the rules and principles governing the structure of the state, the powers and responsibilities of constitutional institutions, the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, and the relationship between the state and its people. The 2004 Constitution of Afghanistan, during the period of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, was the principal legal document in this field and regulated matters including the structure of the state, fundamental rights and freedoms, the legislative and judicial branches, and public administration.

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Administrative Law of Afghanistan

Administrative Law of Afghanistan governs the organization, powers, and functioning of public administration and the relationship between public authorities and citizens. It covers matters such as administrative structures, the powers and responsibilities of public officials, administrative decisions, and central and local administration. The 2004 Constitution also provided a framework for Afghanistan’s administration based on central and local administrative units.

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Criminal Law of Afghanistan

Criminal Law of Afghanistan comprises the rules that define criminal acts, criminal liability, penalties, and other legal consequences arising from the commission of offenses. Its purpose is to protect public order and security and to establish the legal response to criminal conduct. The 2017 Penal Code was one of the principal codified criminal law instruments of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

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Financial and Tax Law of Afghanistan

Financial and Tax Law of Afghanistan governs matters relating to public revenues and expenditures, taxation, duties, tax administration, and the financial resources of the state. Afghanistan’s tax legislation includes the Income Tax Law, Tax Administration Law, Value Added Tax Law, and other legislation relating to public finance and government expenditures.

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