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Customary Courts Act (Chapter 04:05).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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