Environment and Land Court Act, 2011 (Cap. 12A). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 2011 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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