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The sixth constitution of the Maldives, written over a period of 4 years, was completed in June 2008 and ratified by the president on 7 August 2008. [5] The new constitution introduced a whole new set of democratic rights, enshrined the separation of powers and introduced mechanisms for accountability and transparency.
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the Maldives was amended on 8 December 2019. This amendment now states the terms for the councils as well as voting for members of the council. This amendment now states the terms for the councils as well as voting for members of the council.
Amendment to Article 3(a), 3(b): Any modification of the territory of the Maldives must be enacted through a law passed by three-fourths of all members of the parliament. [ 3 ] Amendment to Article 115(e): Expand the president's powers, granting authority to determine key national policies, provide advice and guidance to state agencies, and ...
Constitution of the Maldives This page was last edited on 25 January 2025, at 06:35 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution ...
A 1968 referendum approved a constitution making Maldives a republic with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The constitution was amended in 1970, 1972, 1975, and 1997 and again in 2008. Ibrahim Nasir, Prime Minister under the pre-1968 sultanate, became president and held office from 1968 to 1978.
A large majority had voted in favour, and the new constitution came into force on 1 January 1953. Didi became the country's first President after winning almost 96% of the vote in an election. [3] However, he was overthrown on 21 August that year.
Maldives will use diplomacy to ensure there is no foreign military presence on its soil, its new president said on Friday, reaffirming his support for the departure of a small Indian force from ...
The current Constitution of Maldives was ratified by President Maumoon on 7 August 2008, and came into effect immediately, replacing and repealing the constitution of 1998. This new constitution includes a judiciary run by an independent commission, and independent commissions to oversee elections and fight corruption.