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Article 19. The rack and other kinds of torture are completely abolished. No punishment may be inflicted which is not prescribed under the laws of the land and the Sacred Shariat law. Article 20. Primary education for the children of Afghan subjects is compulsory. Article 21. In Afghanistan Islamic teaching is unrestricted. Every Afghan subject is permitted to impart Islamic religious instruction. Foreigners, however, with the exception of those engaged to teach arts, industries and foreign languages, are not permitted to open and conduct schools in Afghanistan. Article 22. The public schools in Afghanistan are under the supervision of the Government, so that the education and culture imparted by these institutions may, without infringing the articles of the Islamic faith, provide the benefits which accrue from the study of science, art and industry. But there will be no interference with principles of education which are concerned with the faith and religion of the "Ahl-i-Zimma" (followers of other faiths, living under the protection of Islam). Article 23. The Press and newspapers of Afghanistan, such as are not against religion, are under no restrictions save as defined in the special law relating to them. The right of publishing newspapers, etc., belongs to the Afghan Government and subjects. The entry into Afghanistan of foreign newspapers which do not contain matter against religion and the policy of the Afghan Government is unrestricted. Article 24. In the settlement of personal disputes and other matters falling within the province of the courts of justice and official departments, persons who are not satisfied with the decision and order of such organisations may appeal to a higher authority, up to the Minister concerned, and, if still not satisfied, to the Prime Minister and His Majesty the King. Article 25. Revenues and taxes are levied in accordance with separate laws. Article 26. Nothing may be recovered from anyone beyond what is laid down in the Government laws. SHURA-I-MILLI (National Assembly) Formation of the Body Article 27. The National Assembly came into being at the instance of His Majesty the King with the approval of the Jirga, held at Kabul in the year 1309 A.H. Article 28. This body is solely composed of individuals who have a joint share in the social and political affairs of Afghanistan, i.e., they are representatives of all the inhabitants of the country. Article 29. The National Assembly is composed of members elected from the province of Kabul and other provinces and districts, and assembles at the capital. Article 30. The number of members of the National Assembly is stated in the election laws. Article 31. The first session commences from the opening day of the National Assembly and it is laid down that new elections will be held at the expiry of each term of three years. If voters wish to re-elect the same member they are at liberty to do so. Article 32. Session and recess times of the National Assembly will be laid down in the National Assembly Law. If during a recess the Government deems it necessary to have some bill passed, this will be approved by the Government as a temporary measure, and brought into force by His Majesty's Command. If this bill is approved by the National Assembly when it reassembles, it will be added to the laws of the country. Otherwise it may be modified or rejected by the aforesaid National Assembly. Article 33. A meeting of the National Assembly can also be summoned during a 75