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Lesotho - Human rights - Law, Act

Ombudsman Act 1996 (Act No. 9 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-09-12 | LSO-1996-L-45798

Governs the terms of office of the Ombudsman as provided by Art. 134 of the Lesotho Constitution. Defines powers of the Ombudsman (including entry and inspection of premises) and procedures for filing a complaint with the Ombudsman.

Lesotho - Human rights - Law, Act

Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act 1994 (No. 8 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-12-12 | LSO-1994-L-40116

Concerns freedom of speech in Parliament. No member of Parliament may be taken to court for anything he says or writes in Parliament in connection with parliamentary proceedings nor may he be arrested for any civil offence while going to, attending or returning from Parliament. Also regulates admission to Parliament, power to order attendance of witnesses, offences relating to attendance before Parliament and exercise of jurisdiction of courts.

Lesotho - Human rights - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Declaration of State of Emergency Proclamation 1988. Legal Notice No. 156.

Adoption: 1988-08-23 | LSO-1988-M-7111

Declares a state of emergency with effect from 24 August 1988. Issued under the Emergency Powers Order 1988 (No. 4).

Lesotho - Human rights - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Emergency Regulations 1988. Legal Notice No. 92.

Adoption: 1988-04-11 | LSO-1988-R-6881

Sets forth powers under a state of emergency. Revokes the Emergency Regulations 1988 (L.N. No. 82).

Lesotho - Human rights - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Declaration of State of Emergency Proclamation 1988. Legal Notice No. 83.

Adoption: 1988-04-07 | LSO-1988-M-6880

Declares a state of emergency with effect from 8 Apr. 1988.

Lesotho - Human rights - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Declaration of State of Emergency Proclamation 1988. Legal Notice No. 81.

Adoption: 1988-02-25 | LSO-1988-M-6794

Declares a state of emergency with effect from 25 Feb. 1988.

Lesotho - Human rights - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Emergency Powers Order 1988. No. 4.

Adoption: 1988-02-24 | LSO-1988-M-6793

Provides for the declaration of a state of emergency for a period of up to six months, and sets forth the measures that may be taken thereunder. Repeals the Emergency Powers Act 1982 (No. 7).

Lesotho - Human rights - Law, Act

Human Rights Act, 1983 (Act No. 24 of 1983). -

Adoption: 1983-08-24 | LSO-1983-L-101100