Somaliland Forum

VISION
The attainment of peaceful, prosperous, democratic Somaliland.
Somaliland Forum Mission Statement
Somaliland Forum is a non-partisan think-tank, which supports the
withdrawal of Somaliland from the illegal union with Somalia.
The main goal of the Forum is to contribute and to work towards
the socio-economic development of Somaliland. The Forum is also
aiming the realization of political recognition for Somaliland.
The Forum also …

These pages contain copies of the full texts of the Constitution and a selection of the main recent laws (and bills) of the Republic of Somaliland, as well as relevant articles and commentaries. Other main laws which are in force in Somaliland are also listed and gradually there will be a short summary of the …

Introduction  
 The revisions to the Somaliland Constitution were adopted by the Houses of Parliament on 30th April 2000.  The Constitution, which has now been re-published, consists of a Preamble (Arar) and five main Chapters (Qaybo) each of which is sub-divided into Parts (Xubno). There is now a total of 130 Articles (Qodobo) as compared to the …

THE LAW OF THE REFERENDUM ON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND

THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND
HAVING SEEN Article 125[1] of the Constitution, which relates to the preparation of the law of the Referendum on the Constitution;
 
HAVING SEEN Clauses[2] 1 and 2 of Article 130 of the Constitution, which relate to the holding …

THE PRESIDENTIAL AND LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS LAW
(LAW NO: 20/2001)

Translated and annotated by Ibrahim Hashi Jama LL.B, LL.M
© Ibrahim H Jama 2002
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE COMPASSIONATE AND THE MERCIFUL

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND

Having seen: Articles 9, 22, 25, 83 and 111 of the national Constitution of the …

THE REGULATION OF POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS & PARTIES LAW
(As amended)
LAW NO 14/2000
 

Translated and annotated by Ibrahim Hashi Jama LL.B, LL.M

© Ibrahim Hashi Jama 2002

[Click here for the original law in Somali]

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND
 
HAVING SEEN:  Articles 9, 22 and 23[1] of the Constitution of the nation;
 
HAVING NOTED:  The proposals of the …