Chapter 18 · Art. 261
Consequential legislation
- Parliament must enact legislation required by the Constitution within the periods set out in the Fifth Schedule.
Art. 261(1)
(1) Parliament shall enact any legislation required by this Constitution to be enacted to govern a particular matter within the period specified in the Fifth Schedule, commencing on the effective date.
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Art. 261(5)
(5) If Parliament fails to enact any particular legislation within the specified time, any person may petition the High Court on the matter.
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Art. 261(6)
(6) The High Court in determining a petition under clause (5) may— (a) make a declaratory order on the matter; and (b) transmit an order directing Parliament and the Attorney-General to take steps to ensure that the required legislation is enacted, within the period specified in the order, and to report the progress to the Chief Justice.
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- Parliament must pass the laws the Constitution requires, and a court can order it to if it delays.
Art. 261(5)
(5) If Parliament fails to enact any particular legislation within the specified time, any person may petition the High Court on the matter.
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