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Establishment and Jurisdiction of Customary Courts Order (Chapter 04:05).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Regulation
Date
1972 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Land & soil
Keyword
Traditional rights/customary rights Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Ownership Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Order, made under sections 7(2) and 12(5)) of the Customary Courts Act, establishes and recognises the customary courts listed in the First Schedule. It also defines their jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases and, for certain courts, courts also defines jurisdiction in respect of stock theft.

Full text
English
Website
www.elaws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implements

Customary Courts Act (Chapter 04:05).

Legislation | Botswana | 1961 (2006)

Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Court/tribunal, Land tenure, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX