This primer discusses the various forms of religion-state relations that are possible in the development of democratic constitutions, articulates circumstances and contexts in which constitution-makers may have to confront a demand for religion, discusses concerns that may arise when incorporating religion and provides examples of different constitutional models of incorporation of religion and secularism.  The primer also includes specific guidance on the issue of religion-state relations in Muslim-majority societies.

This is the report from the conference on international standards of human rights and democracy in the context of Islamic and Libyan law, held in Tripoli on 23 June 2013. The report includes papers and commentary from leading scholars to explore precedents in Islamic law around four themes found in international democracy standards: Human rights, women’s rights, court systems, and balance of power.

This manual, with reference to Soamlia, focuses on the integration of Sharia law and customary law in the Constitution.  This manual is intended to display the references made in constitutions to Sharia law and the different models of integrating it in the system of government.