To understand the meaning of the law on associations, it is crucial to understand the very complex period of Algeria`s history between 1962 and the present day. So let me begin by describing the relevant historical facts, particularly those relating to the civil war of 1992-2000, a war of almost endless suffering for all who lived in the country. Any discussion of the past or future of Algerian society and its laws must include this tragic chapter. Algeria has a very difficult past. It still suffers from the consequences of the French occupation and the fact that at one point it was at the mercy of various world powers. Since Algeria`s independence in 1962, Algeria`s domestic political situation has become no less difficult. Tensions and injustices within society eventually led to a very bloody and cruel civil war that almost tore the country apart. These events have left their mark on the laws and regulations that make up the country`s legal framework. Algeria uses a 1990 law to protect Islam from defamation, control access to information from outside the country, and ban writings that threaten national unity. In 2001, the government amended some laws to criminalize writings, cartoons, and speeches that insult or insult the president, parliament, judiciary, armed forces, or “any other public order agency.” Those convicted of criminal offences face prison sentences ranging from three to twenty-four months and fines ranging from 50,000 to 500,000 dinars. [3] [5] In December 2006, I organized a seminar with several human and civil rights activists to discuss and draft a new law on associations for Algeria.

The final product reflects the basic principles that guide the laws of true democracy: legal certainty, rules based on the constitution and common sense, and rules and procedures designed to give law-abiding associations the chance to thrive and prosper. During our career as a logistics and courier company, we have stumbled upon original stories. From delivering a freshly baked (still hot) Sheppard pie to parents who want to be sent home, couriers encounter everything you can think of and a lot you can`t imagine (if you want to know more about them, click here). But when we work with customers in international shipping, we often have to jump through interesting tires. Especially the detailed and sometimes downright strange customs and import regulations. To lighten the tone a bit, we wanted to share some of the strangest foreign import laws we`ve come across. It`s one of the most outdated laws and it`s not really enforced in many cases, but it still exists legally. It is forbidden to ship appropriate footwear to Mexico (although this really only extends to large packages or commercial packages). This law was first introduced with the aim of strengthening their own entertainment industry. He wasn`t the only one who thought so – there are similar rules for South Africa and India. It is imperative that Algeria align its domestic and foreign policy with international standards.

These guidelines include civil and criminal laws. Women in Algeria should never walk alone when it is dark. This could be understood as a provocation. I saw a woman walking alone in the center of Algiers at night. She had shorts and a top that showed her shoulders. I didn`t find it funny, because in my country, Poland, when the temperature is over 30 degrees, we also wear tops and shorts and we don`t mind walking alone at night. What was strange, however, was that she answered the cat`s call. My friend explained to me that she was a prostitute. Laws in general can no longer be used as a façade. It must be enforced by the administration and the courts. Of course, there are even more rules and regulations if you`re a visitor from some of these countries (for example, you can`t take more than 1 pint of holy water in Fiji), but for commercial imports, there are few as specific as this one. We mention this to emphasize the importance of researching the customs laws of a country to which you plan to ship items before you begin processing.

These details can help you make important strategic decisions about your expansion and sales strategy. If you`d like to learn more about import laws for different countries or how we can help you manage the logistics process, contact us today. Nevertheless, it is necessary to understand the legal history, atrocities and oppression that we Algerians had to endure in order to survive. It is necessary to know the actions of those who drafted and adopted the laws, not only the laws on associations, but also the decree on the state of emergency. I hope the reader will understand. Written laws are the result of various processes within the culture, society and history of a region or country. A complete understanding of Algerian association law requires taking into account all these processes. This can be a difficult task, and it is certainly even more so when you are dealing with a country as complex as my own country, Algeria. Before all these general security rules in Algeria, I remind you that it is a Muslim country. Try to respect culture and beliefs. This may seem difficult to understand, but as an Algerian, it is difficult to discuss a single law like the law on associations.

It`s easy to get lost in the mapping of the abyss of human nature that was publicly exposed in the 1990s. There is so much to say and so little time to put everything in context that he deserves. In 2008, authorities arrested six residents of the city of Biskra for eating and playing cards during Ramadan. On October 5, 2008, a judge convicted the six and fined them 120,000 dinars ($1,770) each. Six days later, an appeals judge overturned the decision on the grounds that the original verdict violated the Constitution. In another case, on November 18, the Algiers Court of Appeal reduced the sentence from three years in prison to two months for three men convicted of smoking during Ramadan. Authorities arrested the men on September 21 and detained them for the duration of their trial. [3] [9] The dress code on Algerian beaches is liberal. Some girls wear bikinis, long pants and T-shirts, others are completely covered. In August 1962, a month after the declaration of independence, the provisional government of Algeria transferred its powers to the FLN. A month later, the National Assembly was elected, composed exclusively of FLN candidates.

The Republic of Algeria was proclaimed and a new government was formed with Ahmed ben Bella as its first ruler. On September 15, 1963, he became president of Algeria. The People`s Democratic Republic of Algeria prohibits blasphemy against Islam by applying laws, not Sharia law. Blasphemy can be punished by both years in prison and a fine. Every Algerian child has the opportunity to learn what blasphemy is, as Islam is a compulsory subject in public schools, which are jointly regulated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. [1] [2] The 1987 Law on Associations consisted mainly of restrictions and sanctions for violations and not a guarantee of the people`s freedom of association. The law gave the administrative authority strict control over the activities of associations. Any minor deviation from the regulated objectives was subject to the dissolution of the association, the closure of its offices and the confiscation of its assets.

In addition to the dissolution of their associations, the leaders of the associations were threatened with imprisonment and heavy fines. Since Algeria is a Muslim country, expressive affection on the street may not be socially accepted by some people. You can hold your partner`s hand, you can also kiss in public, but kisses will attract a lot of attention. You will not go to jail because you are too expressive, as you might do in Iran or the Persian Gulf countries. In Algeria, this is not forbidden by law, but the further south you go, the greater the risk of being hunted with swords. An Italian couple was reprimanded as they kissed. The man found this disrespectful to Algerian culture. The list of targets was quickly expanded to include all people perceived as “anti-Islamic.” New targets included journalists, writers, high school teachers, feminists, musicians and foreigners. Although splinter groups committed numerous killings, some may have been committed by security and military forces who exploited the disorder of the civil war to eliminate critics and opponents.