Convention rules during dissolution


  • Letters
  • Wednesday, 06 Feb 2008

REFLECTING ON THE LAWBy SHAD SALEEM FARUQI 

What is the legal basis for a government that dissolves Parliament to remain in power during the run-up to the election? A convention has developed that the previous prime minister remains at the helm during the election period. 

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