Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission

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Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission
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TypeJudicial
Jurisdiction Federal Government of Somalia
Headquarters Mogadishu, Somalia
2°04′00″N45°22′00″E / 2.06667°N 45.36667°E / 2.06667; 45.36667
Agency executive
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Parent agencyMinistry of Justice

The Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission, also known as the Constitutional Review Commission, is an agency adjunct to the Ministry of Justice of the Federal Government of Somalia.

Federal Government of Somalia The current government of Somalia

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is the internationally recognised government of Somalia, and the first attempt to create a central government in Somalia since the collapse of the Somali Democratic Republic. It replaced the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia on 20 August 2012 with the adoption of the Constitution of Somalia.

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Overview

The Commission was established in May 2014 in Mogadishu. [1] On 19 June 2014, the Federal Parliament approved the government committee, with 139 MPs voting in favor, 9 voting against, and 10 abstaining. [2]

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Federal Parliament of Somalia

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Asha Gelle Dirie served as the Commission's inaugural Chairperson. [3] The five-member executive body is tasked with overseeing reform of the Provisional Federal Constitution (PFC). [2]

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Constitution of Somalia

The Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia is the supreme law of Somalia. It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the Federal Republic and source of legal authority. It sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of government. The Provisional Constitution was adopted on August 1, 2012 by a National Constitutional Assembly in Mogadishu, Banaadir.

On 16 July 2014, the independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission held its inaugural meeting in the capital. The gathering was attended by a number of senior government officials, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Gelle and other panel members therein discussed various federal matters, among which were constitutional amendment procedures, public consultation, and the committee's duty protocols. [4]

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud President of Somalia; PDP Chairman; educator; civic, academic, and political activist

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali politician. He is currently the chairman of largest political aggregation party which have majority of parliament in both chambers Union for Peace and Development Party, He was the 8th President of Somalia from 16 September 2012 until 16 February 2017. A civil and political activist, Mohamud was previously a university professor and dean. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Peace and Development Party (PDP). In April 2013, Mohamud was named to the Time 100, TIME magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. His efforts at advancing national reconciliation, anti-corruption measures, and socio-economic and security sector reforms in Somalia were cited as reasons for the selection.

In March 2015, the Constitutional Review Commission completed the first phase of its constitutional review, with the second phase slated to begin shortly afterwards. According to Chairperson Gelle, the first phase involved ascertaining any technical or political uncertainties in the Provision Federal Constitution. Among these were whether the country should have a Prime Minister or a Deputy President, and which city should serve as the national capital. Gelle estimated that around 85% of the constitutional impasses were technical in nature, while the remainder were political. [3]

On 6 May 2015, Gelle stepped down as the Chairperson of the Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission. She cited a lack of sufficient time left for the panel to complete its allotted tasks as the main reason for her resignation. Gelle suggested that some committee members had been working too slowly to meet the deadline, and also indicated that there was a dearth of funds necessary to manage the commission's affairs independently. [5] The constitutional authorities are scheduled to appoint a replacement Chairperson within a week. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Somalia: Constitutional Review Commission approved in cabinet meet". Garowe Online. 29 May 2014. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Somalia: Federal Parliament endorses Constitutional Review Commission". Garowe Online. 19 June 2014. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Constitutional Review Commission concludes first phase of the constitution review". Goobjoog. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Constitution review meetings open in Mogadishu". Goobjoog. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Chairlady of Constitutional Review Committee quits". Goobjoog. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "Somali President acknowledges work of Ashe Gelle, former Chairperson of the Independent Constitution Review Commission". Goobjoog. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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