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East Timor moves away from presidential system

East Timor's Constituent Assembly has approved a draft constitution.

Officials say the draft envisions a government run along parliamentary rather than presidential lines.

An earlier version had called for a president with extensive powers.

Officials will distribute copies of the draft constitution to get feedback from ordinary citizens before the assembly formally approves the document, expected early next month.

10/02/2002 00:36:22 | ABC Radio Australia News

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