Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain
42
- Jurisdiction
- Bahrain
- Provision
- 42
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Provision text
Official sourceArticle 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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