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Customary Law

Gambia
  • English
    In addition to this Constitution, the laws of The Gambia consist of—
    …
    (e) customary law so far as concerns members of the communities to which it applies;
    … (Sec. 7)

Customary Law

Gambia
  • English
    (1) The Minister responsible for local government shall appoint an Alkalo in consultation with the Regional Governors and District Seyfo or Chairperson of the Kanifing Municipal Council, as the case may be.
    (2) The Minister shall, in making an appointment under subsection (1), take into account traditional lines of inheritance. (Sec. 59)