Saturday, November 13, 2010

No room to extend parliament's term beyond August 2010

Does the Constitution allow the current national assembly to extend its term? This can only be answered through the sixth schedule. Clause 2 suspends certain provisions in Chapter 6 and 7. However the clause does state that the next elections must be held under the Constitution. Elections under the Constitution must be held in August 2010. The president, prime minister and members of parliament must vacate office in August to retire or seek re-election.

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