| Abstract: | Rev. and ed. text of a lecture given by the author at the University Institute of Somalia, Mogadiscio on May, 14 and 15, 1964. The author first attempts to define the concept of the Rule of Law, including its substantive content and procedural aspect. He then examines the subject of the rule of law in the Somali Republic with reference to the following questions: 1) Was the constitution of the Somali Republic adopted freely? 2) Has the Legislative body been established in accordance with the will of the people, does it embody the principle of democratic representation? 3) Are the fundamental human rights written and entrenched in the Constitution? 4) Is there a proprer distribution of power to ensure the rule of law? 5) How far is the right to personal liberty safeguarded? 6) How far is the independence of the judiciary guaranteed? |
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