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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi

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Chapter VI The legislature

Jurisdiction
Malawi
Provision
49
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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in force

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(1) For the purposes of this Constitution, unless otherwise provided, "Parliament" consists of the National Assembly and the President as Head of State. (2) An "Act of Parliament" shall be a Bill which has— (a) been laid before the National Assembly; (b) been passed in the National Assembly by a simple majority or such other majority as is otherwise required by this Constitution in respect of any particular Bill; and (c) been assented to by the President in accordance with this Chapter. (3) " Chamber " means the Chamber of the National Assembly. [4 of 2001; 13 of 2001]

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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi · malawilii.org · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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