TNAG-0595-FCO40-742-Principles-and-procedures-of-granting-independence-1977 — Page 44

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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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