Supreme Court Rules Parliamentary Amendment ‘Unconstitutional’

The Supreme Court of Maldives declared unconstitutional an amendment to Parliament's Standing Orders that changed the method for counting members for impeachment, potentially reducing the required threshold. The ruling stated that all seats must be counted, including vacancies. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) indicated the ruling does not affect subsequent amendments. President Mohamed Muizzu sought legal counsel from the Attorney General on the matter.

The Supreme Court of Maldives declared unconstitutional an amendment to Parliament's Standing Orders that changed the method for counting members for impeachment, potentially reducing the required threshold. The ruling stated that all seats must be counted, including vacancies. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) indicated the ruling does not affect subsequent amendments. President Mohamed Muizzu sought legal counsel from the Attorney General on the matter.

The Supreme Court of Maldives declared unconstitutional an amendment to Parliament's Standing Orders that changed the method for counting members for impeachment, potentially reducing the required threshold. The ruling stated that all seats must be counted, including vacancies. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) indicated the ruling does not affect subsequent amendments. President Mohamed Muizzu sought legal counsel from the Attorney General on the matter.

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