Artikel 57a: Temporary replacement of a member of the States General due to pregnancy, childbirth, and illness

Artikel 57a

The temporary replacement of a member of the States General during pregnancy and maternity leave or during illness shall be regulated by Act of Parliament.

In andere talen:

English

The temporary replacement of a member of the States General during pregnancy and maternity leave or during illness shall be regulated by Act of Parliament.

Français

La loi règle le remplacement temporaire d'un membre des États généraux en cas de grossesse et d'accouchement, et en cas de maladie.

Deutsch

Die vorübergehende Vertretung eines Mitglieds der Generalstaaten wegen Schwangerschaft oder Entbindung sowie wegen Krankheit regelt das Gesetz.

Español

La ley regulará la sustitución temporal de un miembro de los Estados Generales por embarazo y parto, así como por enfermedad.

Explanation

Please note: Only the Dutch-language version of the Constitution has legal effect. 

On 21 September 2006, the Act regulating the temporary replacement of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the States General, the Provincial Councils, and the Municipal Councils due to pregnancy and childbirth or illness came into force (Government Gazette 418, 2006). The regulation in question is part of the Electoral Act.