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Constitution (Amendment) Act 2022 (No. 6 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-09-15 | SLB-2022-L-113925

Suspends the operation of section 73(3) of the Constitution concerning the date of the dissolution of Parliament for a general election and and dissolves the 11th Parliament on 31 December 2023.

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Citizenship Act 2018 (No. 17 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-12-12 | SLB-2018-L-113921

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Electoral Act 2018 (No. 6 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-09-07 | SLB-2018-L-113922

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Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Act 2018 (No. 9 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-09-07 | SLB-2018-L-113923

The objects of this Act are to:
(a) establish the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority as a financially self-sufficient organisation with sufficient resources to carry out its functions; and
(b) facilitate the implementation of international and regional maritime agreements; and
(c) facilitate the implementation of applicable maritime laws.


The following Acts are repealed:
(a) the Maritime Safety Administration Act 2009;
(b) the Shipping Act (Cap. 163);
(c) the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Act (Cap. 160);
(d) the Light Dues and Harbours Act (Cap. 159);
(e) the Seamen Discipline (Admiralty Transport) Act (Cap. 162).

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Whistleblowers Protection Act 2018 (No. 3 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-07-31 | SLB-2018-L-113924

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Anti-Corruption Act 2018 (No. 2 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-07-25 | SLB-2018-L-113920

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Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority Act 2017 (No. 7 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-03-17 | SLB-2017-L-105134

Provides for the establishment and running of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority.

Article 54 provides that "The Education Act (Cap. 69) does not apply to tertiary education and skills development and for the purposes of that Act:
(a) a place is not a school by reason only of the fact that tertiary education and skills development is provided at the place; and
(b) a person is not a teacher by reason only of the fact that the person is a teacher of tertiary education and skills development."

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Child and Family Welfare Act 2016 (No. 3 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-02-20 | SLB-2017-L-105133

The Act sets out the framework for the care and protection of children, including those that are (or are at risk of) being exploited sexually or subject to hazardous labour. The definition of “hazardous or exploitive labour”, in relation to a child, includes any work that:
(a) is inappropriate for the child’s age; or
(b) is hazardous to the child’s physical or mental health; or
(c) impairs the child’s education and moral development.

Part 1 - Preliminary Matters
Part 2 - Objects and Principles of Act
Part 3 - Administration
Part 4 - Care and Protection of Children
Part 5 - General Offences
Part 6 - Miscellaneous Matters
Part 7- Consequential Amendments to the Adoption Act 2004

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Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016 (No. 3 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-05-18 | SLB-2016-L-102536

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Fisheries Management Act 2015 (No. 2 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-05-08 | SLB-2015-L-102535

Act Act To make provisions for the conservation, management, development and sustainable use of fisheries and marine resources of Solomon Islands, to monitor and control fishing vessels within and beyond the fisheries waters, to repeal the Fisheries Act 1998 and to make consequential amendments to the Provincial Government Act 1997 and the Town and Country Planning Act (Cap. 154).

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Solomon Islands National University (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 14 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09-22 | SLB-2014-L-98708

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Family Protection Act 2014 (No. 15 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-08-27 | SLB-2014-L-98705

An Act to provide for the protection of families from domestic violence and to promote the safety, health and wellbeing of victims of domestic violence and for related purposes.

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Political Parties Integrity Act 2014 (No. 9 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-06-12 | SLB-2014-L-98707

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Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 2 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-14 | SLB-2014-L-98704

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Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 6 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-14 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-01 | SLB-2014-L-98706

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Constitution (Status of Magistrates) (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 5 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-01 | SLB-2014-L-98703

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National Parliament Electoral Provisions (Amendment) Act 2013 (No. 4 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-05-23 | SLB-2013-L-98702

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Police Act 2013 (No. 2 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013 | SLB-2013-L-98697

An Act to provide for the organisation, discipline, powers and duties of the police force, to repeal the Police Act (Cap. 110) and for connected or incidental matters.

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Solomon Islands National University Act 2012 (No. 9 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-12-01 | SLB-2012-L-98696

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Immigration Act 2012 (Act No. 3 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-02-10 | SLB-2012-L-89599

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Control of Arrivals and Departures
Part 3 - Visas
Part 4 - Unlawful Non-citizens
Part 5 - Aircraft and Vessels
Part 6 - Powers of Immigration Officers
Part 7 - Offences and Penalties [Division 2 deals with human trafficking and people smuggling]
Part 8 - Administration
Part 9 - Miscellaneous

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National Parliament Electoral Provisions (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 5 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-04-06 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-14 | SLB-2010-L-85449

Amends the National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act (Cap. 87). Makes a number of amendments to the Act concerning inter alia the responsibilities of the Commission, preparation of registers, list of electors, objections from the Commission, procedures to follow after an objection has been made, public inquiries into claims and objections (section 20A), handling of omissions from the list and objections in a public inquiry (section 20B and 20C), the handling of Commission objections at a public inquiry (section 20D), recording of decisions (section 21) and the settlement of the list of electors (section 22) and the electors register (section 22A).

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The Extradition Act 2010 (Act No. 3 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-07 | SLB-2010-L-85450

Makes provision for the extradition of persons from the Solomon Islands to another country and provides for the extradition procedures.

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Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2009 (Act No. 18 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-08-17 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-28 | SLB-2009-L-85458

Amends sections 4 and 7 of the Criminal Procedure Code replacing monetary fines with a number of "penalty units" in these sections. Also amends section 27 of the Magistrates' Courts Act (Cap. 20) by replaces monetary fines by "penalty units".

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Counter Terrorism Act 2009 (No. 12 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-07-13 | Date of entry into force: 2009-07-17 | SLB-2009-L-85456

Provides for measures to prevent and suppress the financing, preparation, facilitation and commission of acts of terrorism.

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Constitution (Amendment)(No.2) Act 2009 (No. 16 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-07-13 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-05 | SLB-2009-C-85457

Amends section 54 concerning the Constituency Boundaries Commission.

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Constitution (Amendment) Act 2009 (Act No. 9 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-04-07 | Date of entry into force: 2009-05-08 | SLB-2009-L-85455

Amends sections 77-80, 85 and 87 concerning functions of the Deputy Chief Justice.

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Companies (Insolvency and Receivership) Act 2009 (Act No. 2 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-03-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-05-09 | SLB-2009-L-85452

Provides for the management and administration of insolvent companies and reforms the law regarding receivers.

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Companies Act 2009 (Act No. 1 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-03-18 | Date of entry into force: 2009-04-02 | SLB-2009-L-85451

Regulates the creation and management of companies within the country.

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The Constitution (Amendment) Act 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-19 | SLB-2008-C-85460

Amends section 19, 43, 97, 116, 119-126, 132 and 134. The amends replace the word prison with correctional.

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The Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act 2008 (Act No. 2 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-04-09 | Date of entry into force: 2009-04-15 | SLB-2008-L-85459

Amends section 3 (interpretation), 7 (background checks of applicants for permits and licences), 20 and 80 of the principal Act (Cap. 42).

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The Correctional Services Act 2007 (No. of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-08-20 | Date of entry into force: 2007-08-27 | SLB-2007-L-85464

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands
Part III - Administration
Part IV - Visits and Inspections
Part V - Admission and Management of Prisoners
Part VI - Medical Treatment and Health Services
Part VII - Discipline and Offences
Part VIII - Work Programs and Enterprises
Part IX - Release of Prisoners
Part X - Miscellaneous and Subsidiary Legislation

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The State Owned Enterprises Act 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-08-17 | Date of entry into force: 2007-08-27 | SLB-2007-L-85463

Aimed at improving the performance of state owned enterprises. Establishes accountability procedures for these enterprises and the responsibilities of competent Ministers.

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The Statistics (Amendment) Act 2007 (No. 4 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-02-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-03-07 | SLB-2007-L-85462

Amends section 13 by increasing the monetary amount in this section.

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National Parliament Electoral Provisions (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 4 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-06 | SLB-2005-L-98701

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The Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2002 (Act No. 4 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-12-03 | Date of entry into force: 2003-03-10 | SLB-2002-L-85466

Regulates the cooperation between the Government and other foreign States in the handling of criminal matters.

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National Parliament Electoral Provisions (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 5 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-08-28 | SLB-2001-L-98700

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The Amnesty Act 2001 (Act No. 3 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-04-02 | SLB-2001-L-85467

Makes provisions for the granting of an amnesty or immunity to members of the Isatambu Freedom Movement and the Marau Eagle Force, in terms of the Marau Peace Agreement who may otherwise be liable to criminal prosecution for certain criminal offences.

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Essential Services (Amendment) Act (No. 1 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001 | SLB-2001-L-71924

Amends sections 2 and 3.

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The Constitution (Amendment) Act (No. 2 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001 | SLB-2001-L-71925

Amendments concerning the granting of amnesty, pardon or immunity (sections 91(4) and new 125A).

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The Deportation (Amendment) Act 1999 (Act No. 9 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-11-24 | SLB-1999-L-85468

Repeals and replaces sections 5 (service of deportation orders) and 6 (detention in custody) of the Act (Cap. 58) and amends sections 7 and 11.

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Prisons (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. 12 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999 | SLB-1999-L-71922

Adds a section 8A dealing with employment of prison officers under command of Commissioner of Police.

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Trade Disputes (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. 8 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999 | SLB-1999-L-71923

Amends sections 2 and 3 and adds a section 3A (delegation of functions).

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The Environment Act 1998 (Act No. 8 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-10-12 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SLB-1998-L-85470

Provides measures for the protection of the environment.

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National Parliament Electoral Provisions (Amendment) Act 1997 (No. 3 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-06-25 | SLB-1997-L-98699

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Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 7) [revised edition 1996]. -

Adoption: 1996 | SLB-1996-L-68882

Part I: Preliminary
Part II: Powers of courts
Part III: General provisions
Part IV: Provisions relating to all criminal investigations and proceedings
Part V: Mode of taking and recording evidence in inquiries and trials
Part VI: Procedure in trials before magistrates' courts
Part VII: Provisions relating to the committal of accused persons for trial before the High Court
Part VIII: Procedure in trials before the High Court
Part IX: Appeals from magistrates' courts and cases stated
Part X: Supplementary provisions

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Penal Code (Cap. 26) [revised edition 1996]. -

Adoption: 1996 | SLB-1996-L-68888

Deals with criminal responsibility, offences and punishments.

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Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 1993 (Act No. 1 of 1993). -

Adoption: 1993-03-09 | Date of entry into force: 1993-04-20 | SLB-1993-L-85471

Amends the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Act 1973 sections 2 (interpretation of auditor), 12, 21, 32 (payment of benefits) and 38(4).

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Constitution (Amendment) Act 1992 (No. 10 of 1992). -

Adoption: 1992-12-16 | SLB-1992-C-45340

Amends provisions concerning the membership of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.

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The Industrial Development Corporation Act 1991 (Act No. 2 of 1991). -

Adoption: 1991-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1991-03-22 | SLB-1991-L-85472

Establishes the Industrial Development Corporation, sets out its powers and functions.

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The Mines and Minerals Act 1990 (Act No. 3 of 1990). -

Adoption: 1990-05-10 | Date of entry into force: 1990-06-20 | SLB-1990-L-85473

Repeals the Mining Act 1969. Regulates the mining industry in the Solomon Islands including through the issuance of licences and permits.