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1. The new Constitution removes criminal prosecution from the the Attorney-General’s Office and establishes the National Prosecuting Authority, headed by a Prosecutor-General. Mr Johannes Tomana automatically became the Prosecutor-General and an AG is yet to be appointed. An Act spelling out the Prosecutor-General’ conditions of service is yet to be enacted.
2. The Gender and the National Peace and Reconciliation commissions are yet to be created through Acts of Parliament.
Ten of the 13 Judicial Service commissioners have been sworn into office. Five other ex-officio members are all men, as are three of the commissioners. Even if the three vacancies are filled by women, there will be no compliance with constitutional gender balance requirements.
The Land Commission is yet to be established.
3. The new Constitution requires that “an Act of Parliament must make provision…for the establishment and functions of Provincial Councils”.
That law is yet to be passed.
4. A code of conduct for Vice Presidents, ministers and deputy Ministers.
5. Laws on conduct of elections and referendums
6. A mechanism to investigate public complaints on alleged misconduct by security services and remedying any harm caused.
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