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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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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).

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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".

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Constitution

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Constitution

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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).

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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

Adoption: 1996 | SLB-1996-L-68888

Deals with criminal responsibility, offences and punishments.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Constitution

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

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.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

Employment Act 1981. -

Adoption: 1981-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 1981-05-15 | SLB-1981-L-11392

An Act to provide for redundancy payments and pension benefits for long service; to require employers to provide written particulars of terms of employment and insure against liability for injury or disease suffered by their employees; to amend the Labour Act; and for connected purposes. No. 1. Numerous amendments, inter alia, to the Labour Act, of which Parts V (Recruitment of workers,) VI (Written contracts of employment) and VII (Forced labour) are repealed.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act (Cap. 87). -

Adoption: 1980-04-03 | SLB-1980-L-98698

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of Solomon Islands. -

Adoption: 1978-07-07 | SLB-1978-C-68881

Chapter I: The State and the Constitution
Chapter II: Protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual
Chapter III: Citizenship
Chapter IV: The Governor-General
Chapter V: The Executive
Chapter VI: The National Legislature
Chapter VII: The Legal System
Chapter VIII: Leadership Code
Chapter IX: The Ombudsman
Chapter X: Finance
Chapter XI: Land
Chapter XII: Provincial Government
Chapter XIII: The Public Service
Chapter XIV: Miscellaneous

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Constitution

Solomon Islands Independence Order 1978 (No. 783 of 1978).

Adoption: 1978-05-31 | Date of entry into force: 1978-07-07 | SLB-1978-C-44008

Solomon Islands independence is set for 7 July 1978. Existing laws shall continue to have effect until modified in accordance with the Constitution (s. 5). The Schedule provides the Constitution. Chapter I provides protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, including the protection of the freedom of expression, conscience, assembly and association, as well as protection from inhuman treatment, slavery, forced labour, and discrimination on the grounds of race and sex. Specified rights may not be derogated from during a state of emergency. Chapter III regulates citizenship; Chapter IV the functions of the Governor General; Chapter V the Executive; and Chapter VI the legislature. The legal system is established in Chapter VII. Chapter VIII provides a Leadership Code, a code of ethics for public servants. Chapter IX establishes the post of an ombudsman. Schedule 3 extends the applicability of British law unless it is in violation of the Constitution or customary law.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

Prisons Act. -

Adoption: 1972 | SLB-1972-L-71921

Part VII deals with employment of prisoners.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Act (Chapter 75). -

Adoption: 1960-06-01 | SLB-1960-L-57397

Comprehensive legislation that amends, declares and consolidates the law relating to labour. Makes provision for wages and hours of work, minimum wage, written contracts of employment, employment of women, employment of children and other young persons, apprentices, care of workers, and some related matters.

Solomon Islands - General provisions - Law, Act

Islanders’ Marriage Act, 1945 [Cap. 171|. -

Adoption: 1945-10-31 | SLB-1945-L-111129