Though Oman's legal code theoretically protects civil liberties and personal freedoms, both are regularly ignored by the regime. Women and children face legal discrimination in many areas. Women are excluded from certain state benefits, such as housing loans, and are refused equal rights under the personal status law. Women also experience restrictions on their self-determination in respect to health and reproductive rights.
Though Oman's legal code theoretically protects civil liberties and personal freedoms both are regularly ignored by the regime Women and children face legal discrimination in many areas. Women are excluded from certain state benefits, such as housing loans and are refused equal rights under the personal status law. Women also experience restrictions on their self-determination in respect to health and reproductive rights.