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Constitution - Governo de Timor-Leste

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f) A vote of no confi<strong>de</strong>nce is passed by an absolute majority of the Members infull exercise of their functions;2. The Presi<strong>de</strong>nt of the Republic shall only dismiss the Prime Minister in accordancewith the cases provi<strong>de</strong>d for in the previous item and when it is <strong>de</strong>emed necessaryto ensure the regular functioning of the <strong>de</strong>mocratic institutions, after consultationwith the Council of State.Section 113(Criminal liability of the members of Government)1. Where a member of the Government is charged with a criminal offence punishablewith a sentence of imprisonment for more than two years, he or she shall besuspen<strong>de</strong>d from his or her functions so that the proceedings can be pursued.2. Where a member of the Government is charged with a criminal offence punishablewith a sentence of imprisonment for a maximum of two years, the NationalParliament shall <strong>de</strong>ci<strong>de</strong> whether or not that member of the Government shall besuspen<strong>de</strong>d so that the proceedings can be pursued.Section 114(Immunities for members of the Government)No member of the Government may be <strong>de</strong>tained or imprisoned without the permission ofthe National Parliament, except for a felonious crime punishable with a maximumsentence of imprisonment for more than two years and in flagrante <strong>de</strong>licto.1. It is incumbent upon the Government:CHAPTER IIICOMPETENCIESSection 115(Competence of the Government)a) To <strong>de</strong>fine and implement the general policy of the country, following itsapproval by the National Parliament;b) To guarantee the exercise of the fundamental rights and freedoms of thecitizens;c) To ensure public or<strong>de</strong>r and social discipline;

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