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SLB-1978-C-44008
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Title_of_text
Solomon Islands Independence Order 1978 (No. 783 of 1978).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Solomon Islands
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1978-05-31
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
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.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1978-07-07
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Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
1992-12-16 (SLB-1992-C-45340)
Constitution (Amendment) Act 1992 (No. 10 of 1992).
Related Text region
Related text(s)
1978-07-07 (SLB-1978-C-68881)
Constitution of Solomon Islands.
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