Albania · Overview
The legal system of Albania
A civil-law system based on the 1998 Constitution and Continental codes, reshaped by a far-reaching justice reform that created vetting bodies for judges. An EU candidate in active accession negotiations.
Legal tradition
Albania belongs to the civil law tradition. A civil-law system based on the 1998 Constitution and Continental codes, reshaped by a far-reaching justice reform that created vetting bodies for judges. An EU candidate in active accession negotiations.
How power is divided
A parliamentary republic with a President elected by the Assembly, a Government answerable to Parliament and an independent judiciary overseen by reformed governance and vetting bodies.
Where law comes from
- Constitution
- The 1998 constitution as amended.
- Ratified treaties
- Part of domestic law and above statute.
- Laws of the Assembly
- Primary legislation aligned with the EU acquis.
- Codes
- The Civil Code, Criminal Code and procedural codes.
The legal profession
Avokatë belong to the National Chamber of Advocacy; notaries handle deeds, company acts and succession.
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