Article 63: Determination of questions as to membership
Chapter VI - Parliament
1
Any question whether -
a
any person has been validly elected as a member of the House of Representatives;
b
any member of the House has vacated his seat therein or is required, under the provisions of sub-article (2) of article 55 of this Constitution, to cease to perform his functions as a member; or
c
any person has been validly elected as Speaker from among persons who are not members of the House or, having been so elected, has vacated the office of Speaker,
shall be referred to and determined by the Constitutional Court in accordance with the provisions of any law for the time being in force in Malta.
2
Any reference to the Constitutional Court under this article shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by that Court.
Related Articles
- Article (Chapter )
Tenure of office of members
Notes
This article establishes that the Constitutional Court has jurisdiction to determine questions regarding the valid election of members or the Speaker, and whether members have vacated their seats or must cease to perform their functions.