Cape Verde · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Cape Verde, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme; provides for direct applicability of fundamental rights.
- International law
- Ratified treaties rank above ordinary legislation.
- Laws and decree-laws
- Assembly statutes and government legislation under authorisation.
- Codes
- Civil, Penal, Criminal Procedure, Commercial and Labour Codes.
- Regulations
- Government and municipal regulatory instruments.
The legislative process
Bills are debated in general and in detail by the National Assembly, voted, then sent to the President for promulgation. The President may veto or request prior constitutional review by the Constitutional Court.
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