Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia 1996, as amended to 2018
Political Parties
  • English
    (1) No association, other than a political party registered under or pursuant to an Act of the National assembly, shall sponsor candidates public elections.
    (2) No association shall be registered or remain registered as a political party if-
    (a) it is formed or organised on an ethnic, sectional, religious or regional basis;
    (b) its internal organisation does not conform with democratic principles; or
    (c) its purpose if to subvert this constitution or the rule of law.
    (3) An Act of the National Assembly shall make provisions for the better implementation of this section. (Sec. 60)
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Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia 1996, as amended to 2018 (English). The constitutional review process in The Gambia is still ongoing.

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Chapter III on Citizenship.
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Chapter IV on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter IV on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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According to subsection 2: “The State shall pursue policies to protect the rights and freedoms of the disabled, the aged, children and other vulnerable members of society and to ensure that such persons are provided just and equitable social opportunities.”
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Chapter IV on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter IV on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter IV on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter IV on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter V on Representation of the People.