Constitution of Seychelles
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| Constitution of Seychelles | |
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| Overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Seychelles |
| Ratified | 18 June 1993 |
| Date effective | 23 June 1993 |
| System | Presidential republic |
| Chambers | National Assembly |
| Executive | President of Seychelles |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court of Seychelles |
| Supersedes | Constitution of Seychelles (1979) |
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The Constitution of Seychelles is the governing document of the Republic of Seychelles.
18 June, the anniversary of its ratification, is celebrated in Seychelles as "Constitution Day".[1][2]
Following a successful referendum on 26 March 1979, a new constitution for the country, drafted by Philip Telford Georges, went into effect.[3][4] This constitution made Seychelles a one-party state with the sole candidate for president nominated by the ruling party.[5]
Towards the end of 1991, Seychelles began a process to become a multi-party democracy. Discussions and public debates between the major political parties (namely the Seychelles People's Progressive Front and Seychelles Democratic Party) began to take place in January 1993.[2] Following a referendum which took place on 18 June 1993, the current constitution of Seychelles was approved.[2]
