Togo · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Togo, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- As revised in 2024 to a parliamentary model.
- OHADA Uniform Acts
- Directly applicable commercial law.
- Treaties
- Superior to ordinary statutes on ratification.
- Laws and ordinances
- Parliamentary statutes and delegated instruments.
- Codes
- Civil, penal (2015), persons and family (2012), labour and land codes.
The legislative process
Bills are considered in committee and plenary in both chambers, then promulgated. The Cour constitutionnelle may review a text before promulgation on referral.
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