If you hold a public office, you must follow a code of conduct. Breaking that code can lead to being disqualified from office. This means you could lose your position and may not be allowed to hold public office again for a certain period. The disqualification is meant to ensure leaders act responsibly and honestly. The details of how long the disqualification lasts depend on the specific rules set by law.

Parliament may, by law, provide that a person who has been dismissed or removed from office by reason of breach of the code of conduct shall be disqualified from holding any other public office whether appointive or elective and either generally or for a prescribed period.

Article 235 allows Parliament to disqualify individuals who breach the Leadership Code from holding public office.

Article 235: Disqualified After Breaking Code of Conduct

235.Disqualification for Breach of Code

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