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

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Solomon Islands
Constitutional law
1978-05-31
National
Constitution

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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.

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    Date of entry into force
    1978-07-07
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Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World
    Author
    Albert P. Blaustein, Gisbert H. Flanz
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry, NY
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1978-12
    Page range
    81 p.
    ISBN
    0-379-00467-4