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Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain

42

Jurisdiction
Bahrain
Provision
42
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Article 42 a. The King shall issue the Orders for elections to the Chamber of Deputies in accordance with the provisions of the law. b. The King shall invite the National Assembly to convene by Royal Order, and shall open its proceedings and bring them a close in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.  Dismissal of the legislature c. The King may dissolve the Chamber of Deputies by decree stating the reasons for dissolution, after consulting the presidents of the Consultative Council, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Constitutional Court. The Chamber may not be dissolved for the same reasons again.  Referenda Article 43 The King may conduct a popular referendum on important laws and issues connected with the interests of the State. The issue on which the referendum has been held is considered to have been agreed upon if approved by a majority of those who cast their votes. The result of the referendum shall be binding on all and effective from the date it is declared, and it shall be published in the Official Gazette.

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Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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