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SOM-2004-C-72421
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Title_of_text
The Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Somalia
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
2004-02
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Original title
Axdiga Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka
Abstract/Citation
The Charter has legal effect pending the eventual enforcement of the National Federal Constitution, a draft of which is to be completed within two and a half years and adopted by referendum during the final year of the transition period. The 1960 Constitution applies with respect to matters not covered in the Charter (Art. 71).
Chapter 1 - Sovereignty and Territory
Chapter 2 - The Somali Republic
Chapter 3 - Citizenship
Chapter 4 - The Transitional Federal Government
Chapter 5 - Protection of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the People (including human rights and dignity; equality of citizens before the law; right to life, personal liberty and security; rights relating to legal proceedings; labour; right to assemble and freedom to strike; freedom of information and media; the right to establish political parties; the right to establish social organisations; political asylum; education; protection of family; social welfare; economy)
Chapter 6 - The structure and organisation of the State
Chapter 7 - Part II - The President
Chapter 8 - Part III - The Executive
Chapter 9 - Part IV - The Judiciary
Chapter 10 - Security and Defence Forces
Chapter 11 - Land and Property
Chapter 12 - National Commissions
Chapter 13 - International Relations
Chapter 14 - Amendment to the Charter
Chapter 15 - Transitory Clause and Entry into Force of the Charter.
Repealed Text region
Repealed text(s)
1979-09-16 (SOM-1979-C-88093)
Constitution of the Republic of Somalia.
Repealing Text region
Repealing text(s)
2012-08-01 (SOM-2012-C-94693)
The Federal Republic of Somalia Provisional Constitution of 2012.
Related Text region
Related text(s)
1960-07-01 (SOM-1960-C-88092)
Constitution of the Republic of Somalia, 1960.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Charter on-line
Author
Institute for Security Studies
Country
South Africa
URL
http://www.iss.co.za/AF/profiles/Somalia/charterfeb04.pdf
Page range
41 pages
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Centre for Human Rights
Publisher
University of Pretoria
Country
South Africa
URL
http://www.chr.up.ac.za/
File
SOM72421.pdf (PDF of Charter)