Mali · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Mali, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution of 2023
- Replaced the 1992 constitution following referendum.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law.
- Transitional instruments
- Charter and ordinances of the transition period.
- Codes
- Civil, penal, family (2011), labour and mining codes.
- Customary and Islamic rules
- Applied within the family code for personal status.
The legislative process
Under the transition, texts are adopted by the Conseil national de transition or issued as ordinances and promulgated by the President of the Transition. The 2023 constitution provides for ordinary bicameral passage once institutions are restored.
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