Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia 1996, as amended to 2018
Legislature
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    There shall be a National Assembly of The Gambia. (Sec. 87)
Legislature
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    The National Assembly shall comprise —
    (a) fifty-three members elected from the constitutions demarcated by the Boundaries Commission; and
    (b) five members nominated by the president.
    … (Sec. 88)
Legislature
  • English
    (1) A person shall be qualified for election to the national Assembly if he or she—
    (a) is a citizen of The Gambia;
    (b) has attained the age of twenty-one years;
    (c) has been ordinarily resident in the constituency for a period of at least one year prior to nomination day;
    (d) is able to speak the English Language with a degree of proficiency sufficient to enable him or her to take part in the proceedings of the National Assembly;
    (e) has made such declaration of his or her assets to the Independent Electoral Commission as is required in accordance with section 43.
    (2) The provisions of paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of Subsection (1) shall apply to a nominated candidate who shall also be required to make a declaration of his assets to the Independent Electoral Commission. (Sec. 89)
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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.