Whereas the 1996 constitution, which is currently in force, provides for a four-year mandate, the Court has ruled that the current parliament's powers will only expire after five years, as it was elected during the period covered by the 2004 constitution.
Kuigi praegu kehtiva 1996. aasta põhiseaduse järgi kestab ametiaeg neli aastat, otsustas kohus, et praeguse parlamendi volitused kehtivad viis aastat, kuna see valiti 2004. aasta põhiseaduse kehtimise ajal.