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Customary law not recognised in Constitution – Boko

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President Advocate Duma Boko has started national consultations on the establishment of the Constitutional Court. The President started his consultations on Friday by first addressing the members of Ntlo ya Dikgosi (NYC).

However, the nationwide campaign is expected to be conducted at strategic locations across the country, ensuring the views of the majority are well-documented.

When addressing Dikgosi, the President said It was important to understand "that we understand that the Constitutional Court and constitutional review are different. Again, I want you to understand that our Constitution does not recognise customary law; rather, it recognises common law and statutory law. Hence, we need the Constitutional Court to come and restore the dignity of customary or tribal institutions. We must restore dignity”.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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