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MOTION OF CENSURE AND VOTES OF NO CONFIDENCE

Circumstances

There is no established practice for tabling a motion of no confidence against the government or an individual minister.

Modalites

The motion of no confidence does not require a qualified majority.

Consequences

If a motion is adopted, the minister against whom the motion is directed resigns. If a motion is directed against the Prime Minister, it is most likely that the whole cabinet would resign. During the period 1990 to 2001, no motions were tabled.

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