Article (22) Public property is inviolable. Every citizen has the duty of protecting public property. The law specifies the cases in which violating that duty is punishable. Article (23) The natural resources and wealth in each Emirate are deemed the public property of that Emirate. The community shall preserve and utilize in a good way those resources and wealth for the interest of the national economy. Article (24) The national economy shall be based on social justice, shall mainly depend on faithful cooperation between the public and private activities, and shall seek to achieve economic development, increase productivity, raise the standards of living, and achieve prosperity for citizens as provided in law. The U.A.E. shall encourage co-operation and savings. Part Three Freedoms, Rights and Public Duties Article (25) All individuals are equal in Law. There shall be no distinction among the citizens of the UAE on the basis of origin, nationality, faith or social status. Article (26) Personal freedom is guaranteed to all citizens. A person may not be arrested, searched, detained or imprisoned except in accordance with the provisions of the Law. A person may not be subjected to torture or to degrading treatment. Article (27) Crimes and punishments shall be defined by the law. A person may not be punished for an The Constitution of The United Arab Emirates 6