ANNEA 15
SEYCHELLES INDEPENDENCE : THE LEGISLATIVE PATH
INDEPENDENCE BILL
5 February
Seek authority to instruct Parliamentary Counsel (done; 14 days allowed for reply)
9 February
11 February
19 February
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INDEPENDENCE ORDER
AND CONSTITUTION
Prepare instructions for Counsel (10 days in hand)
Inform OPD and seek policy approval for contents of Bill (6 days for reply)
Drafting of the Bill (12 days)
Present White Paper to Parliament
In good time
In good time
2 March
JA
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Obtain waiver of Royal prerogative (10+ days)
Obtain Parliamentary time (10+ days)
20 February
Obtain Whitehall clearance of draft Bill and clear with Governor (20 days)
Prepare draft of Order & Constitution (20 days)
22 March Obtain approval of Legislation
Committee (7 days)
15 March
29 March
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Passage through Commons (17 days)
Obtain Whitehall clearance of drafts and clear with Governor (25 days)
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5 April
15 April
Easter Recess (21 days)
10 May
Prepare final versions (15 days) - 30 April
Passage through Lords (14 days)
Submit to Secretary of State (15 days)- 15 May
Obtain Royal Assent (7 days)
24 May
31 May
Bill becomes law
Submission to Privy Council (21 days) 1 June
21 June
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Order made
Date for Seychelles Independence: 28 June
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