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Paragraph 58 Recalling dissolved Parliament in case of emergencyF1

United Kingdom

If, between a dissolution of the Parliament and the next ensuing general election, an emergency arises of such a nature that, in the judgement of the Governor, it is necessary for the Parliament to be recalled, the Governor may, acting after consultation with the Premier, summon the Parliament that has been dissolved, and that Parliament shall thereupon be deemed (except for the purposes of section 59) not to have been dissolved, but shall be deemed (except as aforesaid) to be dissolved on the date on which the next ensuing general election is held.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Word in Sch. 2 substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1128), art. 8(1) (with arts. 4, 8(2))

Notes on Schedule 2

Commencement

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Sch. 2 in force at 15.10.2012, see art. 1(2)