Table 1. Mental health legislation in the Arab world.
| Country | Stand-alone mental health legislation | Legislation updated in the past 5 years | Implementation | Alignment with human rights instruments* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Yes | No | Partial | 5 |
| Djibouti | No | N/A | Partial | 3 |
| Egypt | Yes | No | Full | 4 |
| Iraq | Yes | Yes | Partial | 4 |
| Jordan | No | N/A | Partial | Not reported |
| Kuwait | No | N/A | Partial | 3 |
| Morocco | Yes | Yes | Partial | 5 |
| Oman | No | N/A | Not implemented | Not reported |
| Qatar | No | N/A | Not implemented | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | Yes | Not implemented | 4 |
| Somalia | No | N/A | Not implemented | Not reported |
| Sudan | Yes | Yes | Not implemented | 5 |
| Syria | No | N/A | Not implemented | Not reported |
| UAE | Yes | N/A | Partial | Not reported |
| Yemen | No | N/A | Not implemented | 5 |
*
Self-rated score, 5 = fully in line.
Source: Summary of data from the WHO Mental Health Atlas 2014 (WHO, 2015).