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Constitution of Lesotho, 1993

Repeals

TRANSITIONAL AND TEMPORARY PROVISIONS

Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Provision
166
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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in force

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166. Repeals The following enactments are hereby repealed - (a) Part II of the Lesotho Citizenship Order 1971; (b) the Human Rights Act 1983; (c) Sections 8 to 12 (inclusive), 15 and 24 of the Finance Order 1988; (d) the Judicial Service Commission Act 1983. OATH OF OFFICE OF KING OR REGENT In the presence of Almighty God and in the full realisation of the responsibilities and duties of the high office of King (Regent) and of the binding nature and binding force of this Oath, I do swear that I will obey and observe the provisions of the Constitution and all other laws of Lesotho, that I will discharge my duties in such manner as to preserve the character of the monarchy as a symbol of the unity of the Basotho Nation, and that I will accordingly abstain from involving the monarchy in any way in politics, or with any political party or group. SO HELP ME GOD. ____________________ Sworn before me at ________________ on this the _________________ day of __________ PRINCIPAL CHIEFS The Principal Chief of Botha-Bothe The Principal Chief of Makhoakhoeng The Principal Chief of Leribe The Principal Chief of Tsikoane and Kolbere The Principal Chief of Ha 'M'amathe, Thupa-Kubu, Tejatejaneng and Jordan The Principal Chief of Ha Majara The Principal Chief of Koeneng and Mapoteng The Principal Chief of Matsieng The Principal Chief of Ha Ramabanta and Kubake The Principal Chief of Rothe, Masite, Serooeng, Letšeng, Kolo Ha Mohlalefl and Thaba- Tseka Ha Ntaote The Principal Chief of Thaba-Bosiu Page 96 p The Principal Chief of Ha Maama The Principal Chief of Tebang, Tša-kholo and Ha Seleso The Principal Chief of Tajane, Ha Ramoetsana and Ha Mohale The Principal Chief of Matelile The Principal Chief of Likhoele The Principal Chief of Phamong The Principal Chief of Taung The Principal Chief of Quthing The Principal Chief of Qacha's Nek The Principal Chief of Mokhotlong The Principal Chief of Malingoaneng OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCE I do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to King , his heirs and successors, according to this Constitution and the laws of Lesotho. So help me God [to be omitted in affirmation] NOTE The revised Draft of a Constitution for Lesotho was published as Government Notice No.12 of 1993 on 5th February 1993. That revised draft was then amended by Government Notice No. 28 of 1993, published on 27th March 1993. By virtue of Section 5 of the Lesotho Constitution (Commencement) Order, 1993 (Order No. 5 of 1993) as amended by the Lesotho Constitution (Commencement) (Amendment) Order, 1993 (Order No. 16 of 1993) the draft constitution came into operation as The Constitution of Lesotho on 2nd April 1993, following the appointment on 1st April 1993 of a Prime Minister Designate LESOTHO Government Gazette Page 97

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Constitution of Lesotho, 1993 · gov.ls · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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