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Anti-Defection Act

Anti-Defection Act

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Tracked since 2024-01-01

Since 2017-11-08

anti-defection legislation
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2024-11-21
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Legislation requiring forfeiture of parliamentary seats for members who change party allegiance, initially enacted under former President Yameen and later annulled.

A constitutional amendment imposing immediate loss of seats for MPs who defect from their party, aimed at preventing party switching. It was ratified by President Muizzu amid controversy and protests.

Role constitutional amendment
Affiliation Maldives government
Location Maldives