Draft Law on Recalling Members of Parliament Backed for Discussion www.montsame.mn
The Standing Committee on State Structure supported, with 66.7% of the vote, to discuss the draft law on amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, initiated by the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.
Members of the working group presented the draft law to the Standing Committee and answered questions. In the draft law, it is stipulated that:
If a member violates their oath of office,
If a member seriously or repeatedly violates the code of ethics,
If a court’s final ruling confirms that the member has committed a crime, then the matter must be openly discussed by the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Ethics and the plenary session of the Parliament, and the member may be recalled based on a decision of the Constitutional Court.
Additionally, the draft law requires that a Member of Parliament must attend at least 70% of the plenary meetings of the parliament and personally participate in at least 70% of the voting during those sessions.
The President considers that, while Members of Parliament must respect the mandate granted by the people, implementing constitutional provisions to recall members who violate the Constitution, commit crimes, or commit serious ethical breaches will be an important step toward strengthening parliamentary governance, increasing the accountability of political parties and coalitions, and ensuring equality in state operations and the rule of law.
Moreover, it is expected that Members of Parliament will improve their participation and engagement in representing voters and in legislative activities. Measures to impose legal and ethical responsibility on members, especially recall procedures, will become more transparent, open, and effective, thereby increasing public trust in Parliament. It is also believed that enhancing the role and importance of the Constitutional Court and courts at all levels will create conditions for the consistent implementation of the rule of law and constitutional principles, according to the Office of the President of Mongolia.
Published Date:2026-04-08





