Benin · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Benin, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Includes the African Charter by direct incorporation.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law.
- Treaties
- Superior to statutes once ratified and published.
- Laws and decrees
- National Assembly statutes and presidential decrees.
- Codes
- Civil, penal, family (2004), labour and land codes.
The legislative process
Bills are examined in committee and voted in plenary by the National Assembly. The President promulgates; the Constitutional Court may be seised before or after promulgation, including by individuals.
Found something out of date on Benin · Legislation?
Corrections are reviewed against the primary source before anything changes.