Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan 2011, as amended to 2020
Legislature
  • English
    ...
    4. All levels of government shall:
    a. promote women participation in public life and their representation in the legislative and executive organs by at least twenty-five per cent11 as an affirmative action to redress imbalances created by history, customs, and traditions;
    … (Art. 16)
Legislature
  • English
    1. There shall be established a National Legislature composed of the following:
    a. the National Legislative Assembly; and
    b. the Council of States.
    … (Art. 54)
Legislature
  • English
    1. The National Legislature represents the will of the people of South Sudan and shall foster unity and nationhood, exercise legislative functions, oversee the Executive, and promote the decentralized system of government.
    2. The legislative competences of the National Government shall vest in the National Legislature in respect of all matters assigned to it in Schedules A, C and D read together with Schedule E herein.
    ... (Art. 55)
Legislature
  • English
    1.
    a. Members of the National Legislative Assembly shall be elected through universal adult suffrage in free and fair elections and by secret ballot;
    b. The National Elections Law shall determine the number of members and composition of the National Assembly.
    2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article (1) above, during the transitional period the National Assembly shall consist of:
    a. all members of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly;
    b. all ninety six South Sudanese who were members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Sudan, by virtue of their membership in that Assembly; and
    c. such additional number of members appointed by the President not exceeding sixty-six.
    … (Art. 56)
Legislature
  • English
    The Council of States shall consist of:
    1.
    a. Members of the Council of States shall be elected through their respective States Assemblies; and
    b. The National Elections Law shall determine the number of members of the Council of States.
    2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article (1) above, during the transitional period, the Council of States shall consist of:
    a. all South Sudanese who were representatives in the Council of States of the Republic of Sudan, by virtue of their membership in that Council; and
    b. thirty (30) members appointed by the President. (Art. 58)
Legislature
  • English
    1. A candidate for membership of the National Legislature shall:
    a. be a South Sudanese;
    b. be at least twenty-one years of age;
    c. be of sound mind;
    d. be literate; and
    e. not have been convicted during the last seven years of an offence involving honesty or moral turpitude.
    … (Art. 62)
1
Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, as amended to 2013 (English). Several amendments took place after 2013 that are yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional text.
Links to all sites last visited 31 March 2021
2
The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement provides for a Presidency structure that comprises of a First Vice President and four Vice Presidents.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.
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Bill of Rights
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The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement increased the affirmative action for women to a minimum of thirty five percent. The Peace Agreement overrides the Transitional Consitition of 2011, however, it is yet to be incorporated into the Constitutional Text.