Under Article 8 of the Constitution, the Koru of the Hokorian State can declare a state of emergency through constitutional order if circumstances threaten the sovereignty, security or public order of the State.
States of emergency must specify:
- The nature of the emergency,
- The territorial extent to which it applies,
- The measures to be taken.
Duration of states of emergency
States of emergency cannnot be in force for longer than thirty days from being issued, though one can be extended through a motion in the Assembly.
Recinding a state of emergency
The Koru can recind a state of emergency at any time. The Assembly can also recind or temporarily suspend a state of emergency by passing a motion in the Assembly.
Powers during a state of emergency
A state of emergency allows the Koru to have certain powers, including:
- Suspending elections to the Assembly,
- Suspending the Constitutional rights to movement, information, property, commercial engagement and education,
- Suspending the entry of foreign nationals into the State,
- Suspending the right for hearings to be public,
- Suspending the obligation of the Cabinet to present an annual report to the Assembly outlining the administration of the State, the implementation of laws and the execution of policies.
These powers cease to have effect upon a state of emergency being recinded or temporarily suspended.