Sudan: Legal Resources
This page provides a compilation of key Sudanese legislation in the areas of criminal law, criminal procedural law, transitional justice, and human rights. This includes legislation governing the work of Sudan’s police, security forces, and army, as well as relevant peace agreements, constitutional documents, and documents concerning Sudan’s transitional government. This page includes older pieces of legislation, where available, for ease of comparison. Relevant legislation will be added to this page as appropriate. We would welcome receiving any legal texts, including draft bills or unofficial translations, at [email protected].
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Criminal Laws
| Law | English | Arabic |
| Human Trafficking Act (2014) | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Procedure Act, Amended (2009) | – | اللينك |
| Criminal Act, Amendment (2009) | Link | اللينك |
| Rules of Procedure for Anti-Terrorism Courts (2009) | Link | اللينك |
| Anti-Terrorism Act (2001) | – | اللينك |
| Evidence Act (1994) | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Law Act (1991) | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Procedure Act (1991) | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Law Act (1983) | – | اللينك |
| Investigation Committees Act (1954) | – | اللينك |
Institutional Laws
| Law | English | Arabic |
| Rapid Support Forces Act (2017) | Link | اللينك |
| National Security Act (2010) | Link | اللينك |
| National Security Bill (2009) | – | اللينك |
| Police Forces Act (2008) | Link | اللينك |
| Law Regulating Prisons and Treatment of Inmates (2010) | – | اللينك |
| Political Parties Act (2007) | Link | اللينك |
| Armed Forces Act (2007) | Link | اللينك |
| National Security Forces Act (1999) | Link | اللينك |
| Political Parties Act (1998) | Link | – |
| Constitutional and Administrative Law Act (1996) | Link | – |
| Prison Organization & Treatment of Inmates Act (1992) | Link | – |
| Popular Police Forces Act (1992) | – | اللينك |
| Popular Defence Forces Act (1989) | Link | اللينك |
| Judiciary Act (1986) | Link | – |
| Popular Defence Forces Act (1981) | Link | – |
Constitutional Laws
| Law | English | Arabic |
| Draft Constitutional Agreement (Sudanese Bar Association) (September 2022) | Link | اللينك |
| Transitional Constitutional Document (2019) (“Constitutional Decree No. 38”) | Link | اللينك |
| Constitutional Amendments (2014) | Link | اللينك |
| Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (2011) | Link | – |
| Interim National Constitution (2005) | Link | اللينك |
| Constitutional Court Act (2005) | Link | اللينك |
| Comprehensive Peace Agreement (2005) | Link | – |
| Constitutional Court Act (1998) | Link | – |
Transitional Justice / Transitional Government
| Law | English | Arabic |
| Transitional Justice National Conference (16 – 20 March 2023) Principles | – | اللينك |
| 5 December 2022 Framework Agreement | Link | – |
| 21 November 2021 Political Agreement | Link | – |
| Draft Electoral Commission Bill (2021) | – | اللينك |
| Draft Law for the Manufacture of the Constitution (2021) | – | اللينك |
| Draft Press Law (2021) | – | اللينك |
| UNCAT and Convention on Enforced Disappearance Accession Acts (2021) | – | اللينك |
| UNCAT Accession Depositary Notification (2021) | Link | – |
| Convention on Enforced Disappearance Depositary Notification (2021) | Link | – |
| Peace Commission Bill (2021) | Link | اللينك |
| Draft Human Rights Commission Bill (2021) | Link | اللينك |
| Draft Internal Security Bill (2021) (Unofficial) | Link | اللينك |
| Anti-Corruption Commission Bill (2020) | – | اللينك |
| Transitional Justice Commission Bill (2020) | Link | اللينك |
| General Amnesty Resolution (2020) | Link | اللينك |
| Draft Anti Racial Discrimination Bill (2020) | Link | اللينك |
| Miscellaneous Amendments Law (2020) | Link | اللينك |
| Juba Peace Agreement (2020) | Link | اللينك |
Land
| Law | English | Arabic |
| Land Commission Act (2009) | – | اللينك |
| Land Acquisition Act (1930) | – | اللينك |
| Land Settlement and Registration Act (1925) | – | اللينك |
Miscellaneous
| Law | English | Arabic |
| Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan (2023) | Link | اللينك |
| Medical Personnel Protection Law | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Circular No. 63 (Doctors’ Legal Testimony) | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Court Circular No. 25 (Medical Evidence) | Link | اللينك |
| Criminal Court Circulars (1951-2018) | – | اللينك |
| National Commission for Transparency, Integrity and Combating Corruption Law (2016) | – | اللينك |
| Companies Act (2015) | – | اللينك |
| Asylum Regulation Act (2014) | Link | – |
| Child Act (2010) | Link | اللينك |
| Trade Unions Act | – | اللينك |
| Child Act (2009) | Link | – |
| National Human Rights Commission Act (2009) | Link | اللينك |
| Civil Procedure Act, Amendments (2009) | – | اللينك |
| Press and Publications Act (2009) | Link | اللينك |
| National Elections Act (2008) | Link | اللينك |
| Organization of Voluntary and Humanitarian Work Act (2006) | Link | اللينك |
| Amendment of the Order of Establishment of Criminal Court for Darfur’s Events (November 2005) | Link | – |
| Decree Establishing the Special Court on Crimes in Darfur (2005) | Link | – |
| National Judicial Service Commission Act (2005) | Link | – |
| Telecommunications Act (2001) | – | اللينك |
| Khartoum Public Order Act (1998) | Link | – |
| The Grievances and Ombudsman Commission Act (1998) | Link | – |
| Labour Act (1997) | Link | اللينك |
| Emergency and Protection of Public Safety Act (1997) | Link | اللينك |
| Humanitarian Aid Commission Act (1996) | Link | – |
| Muslim Personal Status Law (1991) | – | اللينك |
| The Public Grievances and Accounting Authority Law (1989) | – | اللينك |
| Arms, Ammunitions, and Explosives Act (1986) | Link | – |
| Civil Transaction Act (1984) | – | اللينك |
| Civil Procedure Code (1983) | – | اللينك |
| Public Health Act (1975) | Link | – |
| The Interpretation of Laws and General Clauses Act (1974) | Link | اللينك |
| Law Regulating the Legal Profession (1966) | – | اللينك |
| Commissions of Inquiry Act (1954) | Link | – |
| Non-Muslim Marriage Law (1926) |
Regulations and Decrees
| Document | English | Arabic |
| Emergency Order No. 3 (2021) | – | اللينك |
| National CSO Funding Regulations (*suspended*) (2021) | – | اللينك |
| Humanitarian Aid Commission NGO Registration Bylaws (2013) | – | اللينك |
| Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs (MHA) and the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) General Directory of Procedures for NGOs (2007) | Link | – |
| Rules for Use of Force by Police Forces (2006) | Link | – |
| Organization of Humanitarian and Voluntary Work – Provisional Decree (2005) | Link | – |
| Town and Rural Areas Courts Regulations (2004) | Link | اللينك |
| Presidential Decree No. (97) for 2004: Establishment of an investigation committee on the alleged violations of human rights by armed groups in Darfur States | Link | – |
| Instructions No (1/2002): Regulation of Conduct of Investigation by Police (2002) | Link | – |