Gabon · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Gabon, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution of 2024
- Adopted by referendum after the transitional period.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law.
- CEMAC community law
- Regional economic and monetary rules.
- Laws and ordinances
- Parliamentary statutes and delegated instruments.
- Codes
- Civil, penal (2019), labour (2021), forestry and hydrocarbons codes.
The legislative process
Bills pass committee and plenary in both chambers and are promulgated by the President. The Constitutional Court may review a text before promulgation on referral.
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