Transitional Federal Parliament
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The Transitional Federal Parliament of the Somali Republic (TFP) (Somali: Golaha Shacabka Federaalka Kumeelgaarka ee Jamhuuriyada Soomaaliya; often Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya) is the national Parliament of Somalia.
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[edit] Overview
The Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) are the key foundations of the national government of Somalia. Created in 2004, they include the Transitional Federal Charter (TFC), the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP).
The TFP is the parliament of Somalia. It constitutes the legislative branch of government, with the Transitional Federal Government representing the executive division.
The Transitional Federal Parliament elects the President and Prime Minister, and has the authority to propose and pass laws. It is also in charge of governance and administration of Mogadishu, the seat of the TFG.
Members of Parliament (MP) are selected through traditional clan leaders or shura councils.
[edit] Composition
The Transitional Federal Parliament is a unicameral national assembly, officially referred to as the Transitional Federal Assembly (TFA).[1]
It was formed in 2004 and originally included 275 members. Following the creation of a unity government in 2008-2009 between the Transitional Federal Government and moderate members of the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS), the TFP's seats were increased to 550.[2]
Of those, 475 Members of Parliament are appointed following the 4.5 formula: 1 apportionment goes to each of the four major Somali clans, while a coalition of minority clans receives a quota of 0.5.[1]
The remaining 75 seats are reserved for business people and civil society representatives.[1] Article 29 of the Transitional Federal Charter also stipulates that at least 12% of all parliamentary members must be women.
[edit] Speaker of Parliament
The first Speaker of the Transitional Federal Parliament was Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden. He held the position from September 15, 2004 to January 17, 2007, and was succeeded by Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe.
On May 25, 2010, Sharif Hassan was re-elected parliamentary Speaker.[3]
[edit] Judiciary
Chapter 2 of the Transitional Federal Charter defines Islam as the national religion and sharia law as the basis of national legislation (Article 8).
Chapter 9 of the Charter defines the scope and powers of the federal judiciary. Its civil law co-exists alongside traditional customary law (Xeer) and Islamic law (shura councils).[4]
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