THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
Article 125. The National Reserve
(1)
A law enacted by the Federal Parliament shall establish a National Reserve. That law shall also
determine legitimate revenue collection and expenditure disbursement relating to institutions at all
levels within the Federal Republic of Somalia. That law shall be based on an accountability system
that has been tested worldwide and is known to have standards related to financial reserve and
expenditure that can equally be implemented in every part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
(2)
The National Reserve shall ensure the implementation of the principle stated in Clause 1 and it
shall stop disbursement of funds to any government department that commits major violations or
constantly violates the law of National Reserve.
CHAPTER 14: PEACE AND SECURITY
Article 126. Ensuring Security of the Federal Republic of Somalia
(1)
The Federal Government shall guarantee the peace, sovereignty and national security of the Federal
Republic of Somalia and the safety of its people through its security services, including:
(a)
The armed forces;;
(b)
The intelligence services;;
(c)
The police force;; and
(d)
The prison forces.
(2)
The deployment of the security forces shall be determined by law.
(3)
The armed forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia have the mandate to guarantee the
sovereignty and independence of the country and to defend its territorial integrity.
(4)
The federal police force has the mandate to protect the lives and property, the peace and security of
the citizens and other residents of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
(5)
The police forces established by the laws of the Federal Member States have the mandate to protect
lives and property and preserve peace and security locally, alone or in cooperation with the federal
police force.
(6)
The armed national security agencies shall be controlled by civilian agencies.
Article 127.
(1)
Principles for the Security Forces
The security forces must respect the following principles:
(a)
Professionalism, discipline and patriotism;;
(b)
Respect for the rule of law, democratic institutions and fundamental rights;;
(c)
A commitment to uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia;;
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