Constitution_Of_Botswana.TXT
THE LAWS OF BOTSWANA
PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION
[Chap0000]CONSTITUTION OF BOTSWANA
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER I
The Republic
1.
Declaration of Republic
2.
Public Seal
CHAPTER II
Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual
3.
Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual
4.
Protection of right to life
5.
Protection of right to personal liberty
6.
Protection from slavery and forced labour
7.
Protection from inhuman treatment
8.
Protection from deprivation of property
9.
Protection for privacy of home and other property
10.
Provisions to secure protection of law
11.
Protection of freedom of conscience
12.
Protection of freedom of expression
13.
Protection of freedom of assembly and association
14.
Protection of freedom of movement
15.
Protection from discrimination on the grounds of race, etc.
16.
Derogation from fundamental rights and freedoms
17.
Declarations relating to emergencies
18.
Enforcement of protective provisions
19.
Interpretation and savings
CHAPTER III
Citizenship
20 to 29.
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CHAPTER IV
The Executive
PART I
The President and the Vice-President
30.
Office of President
31.
First President
32.
Election of President after dissolution of Parliament
33.
Qualification for election as President
34.
Tenure of office of President
35.
Vacancy in office of President
36.
Discharge of functions of President during absence, illness, etc.
37.
Oath of President
38.
Returning officer at elections of President
39.
Vice-President
40.
Salary and allowances of President
41.
Protection of President in respect of legal proceedings
PART II
The Cabinet
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
Ministers and Assistant Ministers
Tenure of office of Ministers and Assistant Ministers
Cabinet
Oaths to be taken by Ministers and Assistant Ministers
Secretary to the Cabinet
PART III
Executive Functions
47.
Functions of President
48.
Command of armed forces
49.
Functions of Vice-President
50.
Functions of Cabinet Ministers and Assistant Ministers
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