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Constitution of the Republic of the Gambia, Gambia

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Year of Version 2001 Dates Entry into force: January 16, 1997 Assented: August 8, 1996 Type of Text Constitution/Basic Law Subject Matter Other Notes Situated around the Gambia River in West Africa, the Republic of the Gambia gained its independence from the United Kingdom on February 18, 1965, as a constitutional monarchy within the British Commonwealth. The Constitution of the Republic of Gambia was adopted by national referendum on April 8, 1996, repealed the 1970 Constitution and entered into force on January 16, 1997. This consolidated version of the Constitution incorporates amendments introduced by the "Constitution of the Republic of the Gambia (Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act No. 6 of 2001". The Constitution provides for a Presidential form of Government with a unicameral legislature (Chapters VI & VII) and an independent judiciary (Chapter VIII). The Gambia's legal system is based on a tripartite system: English law, including the common law and principles of equity; customary law; and Shari’a law (Islamic law). The latter two systems apply only to indigenous Gambians and/or Muslims (Article 7).

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