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Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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 - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - Law, Act

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

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

Solomon Islands - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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.