| Section 160 (1) | It is necessary to insert words expressly creating or establishing the Defence Forces of Malawi as has been done with the Malawi Police Force in section 152. |
| Thus, subsection (1) of section 160 should start as follows- | |
| "(1) There shall be the Defence Forces of Malawi which shall operate at all times under the direction of those civil authorities in whom this Constitution vests such power, and shall....". | |
| Section 161 Subsection (3) | The phrase "All powers conferred in subsection (2)" should read "All powers conferred by subsection (2)" for more correct grammar. |
| Subsection (4) | For clarity, there is need to repeat the word "as" before the words "are adopted" so that the provision reads more clearly a follows- |
| "(4) The Army Council may, by directions in writing and subject to such conditions as may be laid down by an Act of Parliament or as are adopted by the National Assembly...". |