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Political Rights and Association

Solomon Islands
  • English
    Whereas every person in Solomon Islands is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely:-
    …
    (b) freedom of conscience of expression and of assembly and association;
    … (Sec. 3)

Political Rights and Association

Solomon Islands
  • English
    We the people of Solomon Islands, …
    AGREE AND PLEDGE that -
    (a) our government shall be based on democratic principles of universal suffrage and the responsibility of executive authorities to elected assemblies;
    … (Preamble)

Political Rights and Association

Solomon Islands
  • English

    (1) Any person who is registered as an elector in any constituency shall be entitled to vote in such manner as may be prescribed at any election for that constituency
    … (Sec. 56)

Political Rights and Association

Solomon Islands
  • English
    (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector if, and shall not be so entitled unless -
    (a) he is a citizen of Solomon Islands; and
    (b) he has attained the age of eighteen years.
    ... (Sec. 55)

Political Rights and Association

Solomon Islands
  • English
    (1) Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to political parties or to form or belong to trade unions or other associations for the protection of his interests.
    … (Sec. 13)