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Environment and Land Court Act, 2011 (Cap. 12A).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to give effect to Article 162(2)(b) of the Constitution; to establish a superior court to hear and determine disputes relating to the environment and the use and occupation of, and title to, land, and to make provision for its jurisdiction functions and powers, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Court/tribunal Institution Climate change Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 30 August 2011.
Abstract

This Act establishes the Environment and Land Court pursuant to Article 162 (2)(b) of the Constitution. The principal objective of the Act is to enable the Court to facilitate the just, expeditious, proportionate and accessible resolution of disputes governed by this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Land Disputes Tribunals Act, 1990 (Cap. 303A).

Legislation | Kenya | 1990

Keyword: Institution, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subdivision of land, Range

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2012 (No. 12 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Court/tribunal, Institution, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX