1. Comprehensive protection and welfare.
2. Not to be exploited for any purpose whatsoever, and not to be permitted to perform
work that might damage their safety, health or education.
3. Protection from harmful and cruel treatment.
4. Not to be subjected to beating or cruel treatment by their relatives.
5. To be segregated – in cases where they are sentenced to a penalty that deprives them
of their freedom – from adults, and be treated in a manner that is appropriate to their
age and aims at their rehabilitation.
Article 30
1. Submitting a case to court is a protected and guaranteed right for all people. Each
Palestinian shall have the right to seek redress in the judicial system. Litigation
procedures shall be organized by law to guarantee prompt settlement of cases.
2. Laws may not contain any provisions that provide immunity to any administrative
decision or action or against judicial review.
3. Judicial error shall result in a remedy by the National Authority. Conditions and
methods of such remedy shall be regulated by law.
Article 31
An independent commission for human rights shall be established pursuant to a law that
will specify its formation, duties and jurisdiction. The commission shall submit its
reports to the President of the National Authority and to the Palestinian Legislative
Council.
Article 32
Any violation of any personal freedom, of the sanctity of the private life of human
beings, or of any of the rights or liberties that have been guaranteed by law or by this
Basic Law shall be considered a crime. Criminal and civil cases resulting from such
violations may not be subject to any statute of limitations. The National Authority shall
guarantee a fair remedy to those who suffer from such damage.
Article 33
The enjoyment of a balanced and clean environment is a human right. The preservation
and protection of the Palestinian environment from pollution for the sake of present and
future generations is a national duty.
TITLE THREE:
THE PRESIDENT OF THE PALESTINIAN NATIONAL AUTHORITY
Article 34