SEYCHELLES INDEPENDENCE
THE LEGISLATIVE PATH
ANNEX B
INDEPENDENCE BILL
5 February
Seek authority to instruct Parliamentary Counsel (done; 14 days allowed for reply)
9 February
11 February
19 February
2 March
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
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)
15 March
22 March
Obtain approval of Legislation Committee (7 days)
29 March
Passage through Commons (17 days)
Obtain Whitehall clearance of drafts and clear with Governor (25 days)
5 April
15 April
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Easter Recess (21 days)
Prepare final versions (15 days) - 30 April
10 May
Passage through Lords (14 days)
Submit to Secretary of State (15 days)- 15 May
24 May
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Obtain Royal Assent (7 days)
31 May Bill becomes law
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Submission to Privy Council (21 days) - 1 June
Order made 21 June
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Date for Seychelles Independence: 28 June
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