In a significant step toward enhancing Somaliland’s legislative framework, the House of Representatives received a collection of vital legal resources from the Max Planck Foundation. The handover ceremony, held in Hargeisa, was overseen by Speaker Hon. Yasin Mahmoud Hiir (Faraton), alongside First Deputy Speaker Hon. Said Mire Farah (Giire) and Secretary Abdirisak Said Ayanle.
The materials, designed to elevate the quality of law-making in Somaliland, include a Legislative Drafting Manual for crafting laws aligned with international standards, a Legal Terminology Glossary to standardize Somali and English legal terms, five volumes of Compilations of Laws (2002–2024) documenting all Somaliland legislation since 2002, and a draft Legislative Procedure Law outlining the formal process for enacting laws.
“These resources will empower our parliament to produce clearer, more effective legislation and foster greater public understanding of our legal system,” said Speaker Faraton. The Max Planck Foundation’s contribution is expected to strengthen Somaliland’s legislative processes and promote transparency in governance.
The initiative has been hailed as a milestone in Somaliland’s ongoing efforts to refine its legal and institutional frameworks, reinforcing its commitment to democratic governance.