Rwanda · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Rwanda, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme law; 2003 text as revised in 2015.
- International treaties
- Rank above organic and ordinary laws once ratified.
- Organic and ordinary laws
- Parliamentary legislation, with organic laws on defined subjects.
- Codes and commercial statutes
- Civil, penal, family and company law drafted increasingly on common-law models.
- Custom
- Applies only where no written law addresses the matter and it is consistent with the constitution.
The legislative process
Bills are examined in committee and plenary in both chambers, with organic laws requiring three-fifths majorities. The President promulgates and may request a second reading; the Supreme Court may review constitutionality.
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