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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi

Parliament

Chapter VI The legislature

Jurisdiction
Malawi
Provision
48
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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(1) All legislative powers of the Republic shall be vested in Parliament which shall have the powers and responsibilities set out in this Constitution. (2) An Act of Parliament shall have primacy over other forms of law, but shall be subject to this Constitution. (3) Any question proposed for decision by the National Assembly shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting, unless this Constitution or any Act of Parliament otherwise provides. [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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