Somaliland’s referendum-approved constitution retained existing laws until replacement, provided they were compatible with Islamic sharia, individual rights and fundamental freedoms.[1] It also required crimes and punishments to be set by law, presumed accused people innocent and provided court access within 48 hours of arrest.[1] This continuity rule explains the use of an inherited penal code alongside the new constitutional order.[1][2]
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References
- Republic of Somaliland — Constitution approved by referendum on 31 May 2001Preamble; articles 26–27, 128 and 130(5)archived
- Somalilandlaw — Penal Code with editorial introduction (FAO copy)Editorial introduction, PDF pp. 1–2: commencement 3 April 1964, replacement of earlier codes and Somaliland applicationarchived
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