South Sudan Transitional Constitutional, 2011 Amendment

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Bill to extend the government mandate presented in parliament

Juba 19th Feb. 2015. Today, Minister for Justice, Paulino Wanawila presented a bill to the parliament to amend the transitional constitution and extend the mandate of the government until 2017. The parliament refers the bill to the specialized committee for justice and legal affairs for scrutiny. The committee is allowed to report to the parliament after one month. Community Empowerment for Organization treats this step as progressive move.

Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO said CEPO is urging the national parliament committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to conduct public hearing at least two o the Transitional Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2015. Constitution is a public matter that requires public consent on it.

The period of the one month given to the committee by the parliament is enough for organization of public hearing at least two on the bill. Conducting public hearing on the bill will confirm upholding of the Transitional Constitutional article 36(1). Mr. Yakani stressed

In strong terms, CEPO is urging the government for transparency and inclusivity in the process of South Sudan Transitional Constitution 2011 Amendment

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