Anti-Defection Act
law_policyTracked since 2024-01-01
Since 2017-11-08
anti-defection legislation
5
Mentions
3
Connections
0.90
Salience
5
Events
2024-11-21
Last Mention
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
Network
Often Mentioned With
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Dr Mohamed Muizzu
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Abdul Raheem Abdulla
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People's Majlis
3
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Progressive National Congress (PNC)
2
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High Court
2
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Addu Meedhoo
2
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Maldivian Democratic Party
2
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Abdul Rahman
2
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Parliament of Maldives
2
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Constitutional Amendment
2
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Progressive National Congress
1
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People's National Congress
1
Topics
politics
constitution
anti-defection
governance
democracy
MDP
Covered By
Maldives Republic
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Sentiment
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Concerned
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Tense
40%
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Neutral
20%
Activity Timeline
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2024-01-01