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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”.

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