Sixth Constitution and new law regarding system of government passed

The Mejlis has passed the new Constitution and a law concerning Hasanistan's system of government to establish the new Hasanistani state and replace the outdated monarchist constitution. The law was voted on within a Mejlis, which had expanded following the return of two people to four members, but saw low turnout with only two people voting. Both the Constitution and the "System of Government Act 2020" were approved by 2 votes and no opposition or abstention.

The Constitution establishes the basic principles and tenets of the state and its attributes (such as that it shall be neutral state, which was omitted from the Fifth Constitution), describes the rights and duties of the people (none of which have changed from previous Constitutions), the nature of Hasani governance and other such matters. Unlike previous Constitution, while describing the principles of system of government within Hasanistan (that it shall be democratic, respect the rule of law and have an independent judiciary) it does not establish a set system of government. This decision was made to allow more flexibility for the future Governments of Hasanistan to restructure based on their needs and situation. This constitution is the sixth in Hasanistan's history.

The System of Government Act 2020 is a law which directly describes how Hasanistan's system of governance shall function following the secession from Montescano and the adoption of the new Constitution. Hasanistan has been confirmed to be returning to republican governance, which was set in motion after the abolition of the monarchy on 26 April. The new head of state shall be the President, while the Prime Minister shall maintain its place as head of government. However, it shall retain the name the "Sublime State of Hasanistan". The executive has returned to its traditional name of "Supreme Council". The legislature will become a bicameral entity known as the "National Parliament", with the Mejlis of Knowledgeable People as the appointed upper house and the Consultative Mejlis as the elected lower house. Hasanistan shall continue being a unitary state, with autonomy for Sridjina and Ardajan, with a new system of administrative divisions being established. The judiciary shall maintain, at least for now, under control of feudal nobles, although their local executive and legislative powers have been removed. The Millet System will be retained. The Act also establishes and describes the mechanisms for elections and declarations of war.

Although the Constitution and the Act will become law immediately, elements of the current system shall be retained until elections. The Naib-i-Şehinşah shall continue being the office of head of state until elections have been held, and the "Rump Mejlis" shall continue serving as the legislature until that time. The elections themselves, which were confirmed to still be taking place earlier this month, are being prepared and an announcement will be made soon.

The new Constitution can be read here and the System of Government Act 2020 can be read here.