The Somaliland Order in Council 1960
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 23rd day of June, 1960. Present, The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council Whereas it is intended that the territories known as the Somaliland Protectorate (hereinafter referred to as "Somaliland") shall become an independent country on the 26th day of June, 1960 (hereinafter referred to as "the appointed day"): And Whereas Her Majesty has, by Proclamation, declared that, as from the beginning of the appointed day, Her protection over Somaliland shal...