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Gambia

Republic of The Gambia

Mixed (common law, customary law, Sharia)Unitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Banjul
Population
2,800,000
Languages
English, Mandinka
Currency
GMD

Gambia · Courts

Court structure of Gambia

Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.

The hierarchy, top to bottom

Supreme — Supreme Court of The Gambia
Final appeal and constitutional interpretation.
Appellate — Court of Appeal
Intermediate appeals.
First instance — High Court
Unlimited original jurisdiction.
Lower — Magistrates' courts and district tribunals
Summary and customary matters.
Religious — Cadi courts and Cadi Appeals Panel
Islamic personal status.

Every court in the hierarchy

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