Constitution of the Republic of Botswana 1966, as amended to 2021
Legislature
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    There shall be a Parliament of Botswana which shall consist of the President and a National Assembly. (Sec. 57)
Legislature
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    (2) In addition to the President the National Assembly shall consist of-
    (a) 57 Elected Members who shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and subject thereto in accordance with the provisions of any Act of Parliament; and
    (b) six Specially Elected Members who shall be elected in accordance with the First Schedule to this Constitution and subject thereto in accordance with the provisions of any Act of Parliament. (Sec. 58)
Legislature
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    Subject to the provisions of section 62 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified to be elected as a Member of the National Assembly if, and shall not be qualified to be so elected unless-
    (a) he or she is a citizen of Botswana;
    (b) he or she has attained the age of 18 years;
    (c) he or she is qualified for registration as a voter for the purposes of the election of the Elected Members of the National Assembly and is so registered; and
    (d) he or she is able to speak, and, unless incapacitated by blindness or other physical cause, to read English well enough to take an active part in the proceedings of the Assembly. (Sec. 61)
Legislature
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    Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament shall have power to make laws for the peace, order and good government of Botswana. (Sec. 86)
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Constitution of Botswana 1966, as amended to 2016 (English). Amendment to the Constitution 2021 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023).

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Part of Chapter II on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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3- Sec. 5 on Protection of the right to personal liberty.

4- Sec. 15 on Protection from discrimination.

5- Sec. 17 on Declarations relating to emergencies.