São Tomé and Príncipe · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in São Tomé and Príncipe, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme law; 1990 text as revised in 2003.
- International law
- Ratified treaties apply in the domestic order.
- Laws and decree-laws
- Assembly statutes and government instruments.
- Codes
- Civil, penal and procedure codes on the Portuguese model.
- Regional legislation
- Autonomous Region of Príncipe within its competences.
The legislative process
Bills are debated and voted by the National Assembly and sent to the President for promulgation; the President may veto, returning the text with a message.
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