Republic of the Congo · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Republic of the Congo, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- 2015 text; supreme domestic norm.
- 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, family (1984), labour and hydrocarbons codes.
The legislative process
Bills are examined in committee and plenary in both chambers, with disagreement resolved by joint commission. The President promulgates; the Constitutional Court may be seised before promulgation.
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