Customary Courts Act (Chapter 04:05). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1961 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Customary Courts. Subject Land & soil Keyword Traditional rights/customary rights Court/tribunal Land tenure Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract This Act concerns the establishment, recognition, functioning and jurisdiction of Customary Courts and related matters. The Act also provides for the appointment of the Director of Tribal Administration and deputies for the purposes of this Act. Every Chief may submit for the consideration of the Minister recommendations for the recognition, establishment, abolition or variation in jurisdiction of customary courts within his area. The Customary Court shall, among other things, administer customa Full text English Website www.elaws.gov.bw References - Legislation Implemented by Customary Court of Appeal Rules (Chapter 04:05). Legislation | Botswana | 1968 (2012) Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Establishment and Jurisdiction of Customary Courts Order (Chapter 04:05). Legislation | Botswana | 1972 (2012) Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ownership, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Customary Courts (Enforcement of Specified Laws) Order (Chapter 04:05). Legislation | Botswana | 1981 (2012) Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Court/tribunal, Land tenure, Ownership, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX