Mozambique · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Mozambique, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme law; article 4 recognises legal pluralism.
- International law
- Ratified treaties apply in the domestic order.
- Laws and decree-laws
- Assembly statutes and government instruments.
- Codes
- Civil Code, Commercial Code (2005), Family Law (2004), Labour Law (2007), Land Law (1997).
- Customary law
- Constitutionally recognised where not contrary to the constitution.
The legislative process
Bills are debated and voted by the Assembly of the Republic, then promulgated by the President, who may request constitutional review by the Constitutional Council before promulgation.
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