Guinea-Bissau · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Guinea-Bissau, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- 1984 text as amended.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law despite the Portuguese civil tradition.
- Codes
- Civil and penal codes on the Portuguese model.
- Laws and decree-laws
- Assembly statutes and government instruments.
- Customary law
- Widely applied in practice in rural personal and land matters.
The legislative process
Bills are debated and voted by the National People's Assembly and promulgated by the President, who may veto or seek review by the Supreme Court.
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