Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis / Parliament |
Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Alshoora / Consultative Council |
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Majlis Annowab / House of Representatives
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BACKGROUND |
Dates of election / renewal (from/to) |
28 April 2001 |
Timing and scope of renewal |
Following the referendum of 24 February 2001 which increased the number of Consultative Council members from 59 to 111, the President appointed 111 members to the Council. |
N/A (All members are appointed by the President). |
STATISTICS |
Voter turnout |
Distribution of votes |
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Distribution of seats |
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Distribution of seats according to sex |
Men
Women
Percent of women |
109
2
1.80%
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Distribution of seats according to age |
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Distribution of seats according to profession |
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Comments |
Source: Parliament (14.11.2005) |