Equatorial Guinea · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Equatorial Guinea, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Fundamental Law
- Supreme domestic norm.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law, in French, over Spanish-tradition codes.
- CEMAC community law
- Regional economic and monetary rules.
- Spanish-derived codes
- Civil and penal codes on the Spanish model.
- Customary law
- Recognised in personal status and land matters.
The legislative process
Bills pass the Chamber of Deputies and Senate and are promulgated by the President, who may return a text for reconsideration.
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