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| 2011-02 | BWA-2011-M-93022 |
Botswana General provisions | |
Decent Work Country Program 2011-2015.
Program on-line, International Labour Organization (ILO) (PDF) (consulted on 2013-05-10)
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| 2005-05-27 | BWA-2005-L-91538 |
Botswana General provisions | |
Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Act No. 6 of 2005) (Cap. 65:07).
Legislation on-line, Laws of Botswana, www.elaws.gov.bw/, Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
An Act to provide for environmental impact assessment to be used to assess the potential effects of planned developmental activities; to determine and to provide mitigation measures for effects of such activities as may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; to put in place a monitoring process and evaluation of the environmental impacts of implemented activities; and to provide for matters incidental to the foregoing.
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| 1968-05-17 | BWA-1968-L-81612 |
Botswana General provisions | |
Electoral Act (Act No. 38 of 1968) (Chapter 02:09).
Printed Separately (as amended to Act No. 14, 2005) Act on-line (as amended to Act No. 2 of 2004), ACE Electoral Knowledge Network (consulted on 2009-07-13) Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
Part I - Introductory Part II - Disqualification of Voters Part III - Registration of Voters and Preparation of Rolls Part IV - Appeals, Objections and Cancellations Part V - Supplementary Part VI - Elections Part VII - Polling Part VIII - Election Expenses and Election Agents Part IX - Corrupt and Illegal Practices Part X - Election Petitions Part XI - Offences Part XII - Miscellaneous
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| 1965-12-31 | BWA-1965-L-84987 |
Botswana General provisions | |
Local Government (District Councils) Act (Cap. 40:01) (Act No. 35 of 1965).
Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act to provide for the establishment of District Councils and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
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| 2006 | BWA-2006-L-76155 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment) (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Act, 2005 - Act No. 1 of 2006.
Government Gazette, 2006-01-13, Vol. XLIV, No. 3
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| 2005 | BWA-2005-L-76152 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005 - Act No. 9 of 2005.
Government Gazette, 2005-08-12, Vol. XLIII, No. 52
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| 2005 | BWA-2005-L-76153 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment) (Consequential Provisions) Act, 2005 - Act No. 14 of 2005.
Government Gazette, 2005-10-01, Vol. XLIII, No. 66
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| 1997-08-06 | BWA-1997-C-57664 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 16 of 1997).
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 2000-02, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, New York, pp. 6-7
Amends section 39 of the Constitution with regard to the election of the Vice-President. Date of entry into force: 1997-08-29
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| 1997-08-06 | BWA-1997-C-57665 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 18 of 1997).
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, Gisbert H. Flanz (Ed.), Oceana Publications, New York, pp. 9-12
Amends sections 65, 66 and 67 of the Constitution with regard to appointment of the Independent Electoral Commission, and the Secretary of this Commission.
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| 1992-09-23 | BWA-1992-C-31243 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992 (No. 27 of 1992).
Government Gazette, 1992-10-09, Vol. XXX, No. 51, p. A.115 Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1994-06, Albert P Blaustein & Gisbert H. Flanz, eds., Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, p. 5
This Act amends section 58, subsection 2a, of the Constitution by substituting for the words "34 Elected Members" the words "40 Elected Members". Date of entry into force: 1992-10-09
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| 1987-10-05 | BWA-1987-C-57662 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution of Botswana (Amendment) Act, 1987 (No. 22 of 1987).
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 2000-02, Gisbert H. Flanz (Ed.), Oceana Publications, New York, pp. 1-4
Amends sections 33, 39, 66, 96, 97, and 101 of the Constitution. Deals, inter alia, with presidential elections and the supervision of elections. Date of entry into force: 1987-11-10
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| 1966 | BWA-1966-C-844 |
Botswana Constitutional law | |
Constitution of Botswana.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 2011-10, [Consitution as amended to 2006], Oxford University Press, New York, USA Constitution on-line, Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Washington, DC, USA (PDF of Act as amended to Act 12, 2002) (consulted on 2010-10-18) Constitution on-line, ACE Electoral Knowledge Network (PDF of Act as amended to Act 12, 2002) (consulted on 2012-11-16) Constitution on-line, World Intellectual Property Organisaiton (WIPO) (PDF of Constitution as amended to S.I. 91, 2006.) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
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Amending text(s):
2006 (BWA-2006-L-76155) Constitution (Amendment) (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Act, 2005 - Act No. 1 of 2006.
2005 (BWA-2005-L-76152) Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005 - Act No. 9 of 2005.
2005 (BWA-2005-L-76153) Constitution (Amendment) (Consequential Provisions) Act, 2005 - Act No. 14 of 2005.
1997-08-06 (BWA-1997-C-57664) Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 16 of 1997).
1997-08-06 (BWA-1997-C-57665) Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 18 of 1997).
1992-09-23 (BWA-1992-C-31243) Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992 (No. 27 of 1992).
1987-10-05 (BWA-1987-C-57662) Constitution of Botswana (Amendment) Act, 1987 (No. 22 of 1987). |
Implementing text(s):
2002-08-23 (BWA-2002-M-83381) Code of Good Practice: Picketing. |
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| 2003 | BWA-2003-L-76149 |
Botswana Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Employment (Amendment) Act, 2003 - Act No. 14 of 2003.
Government Gazette, 2003-08-21, Vol. XLI, No. 57
Amends the Act in order to better protect employees if the business for which they are working goes insolvent. It also establishes a Labour Advisory Board which advises the Minister on certain labour related matters.
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Amended text(s):
1982-11-30 (BWA-1982-L-842) Employment Act 1982 (Cap 47:01) (Act 29, 1982). |
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| 1992-09-05 | BWA-1992-L-31242 |
Botswana Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Employment (Amendment) Act 1992. No. 26.
Government Gazette, 1992-10-09, Vol. XXX, No. 51, pp. A.109-A.113
Amended in respect of the definition of "casual employee", "serious misconduct", the granting of severance benefits, work during rest periods, overtime, annual paid holidays, sick leave, and maternity leave. Date of entry into force: 1992-10-09
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Amended text(s):
1982-11-30 (BWA-1982-L-842) Employment Act 1982 (Cap 47:01) (Act 29, 1982). |
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| 1988-02 | BWA-1988-R-59610 |
Botswana Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Regulations for Industrial Employees, 1975 (revised 1988).
Government gazette, 1988-02, pp. 1-53
Deals with various aspects of work by industrial employees. Part 2 regulates recruitment, Part 3 pay and allowances, Part 4 working hours, and Part 5 overtime. Parts 6 and 7 deal with leave, sickness, injury and medical examinations. Conduct and discipline are regulated in Part 8. Part 9 provides for training, Part 10 for promotion, and Part 11 for termination of employment. Part 12 contains provisions regarding welfare, protective clothing and labour officers. Part 13 makes provision for joint consultations, works committees, and settlement of grievances.
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| 1982-11-30 | BWA-1982-L-842 |
Botswana Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Employment Act 1982 (Cap 47:01) (Act 29, 1982).
Government Gazette, Extraordinary, Supplement A, 1982-12-29, pp. A135-A221 Act as amended to 1992, 2002, Employment (Chapter 47:01), Government Printer, Gaborone, Republic of Botswana, pp. 1-87 Act on-line [as amended to 2008], Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act to repeal and replace the Employment Act in order to amend the law relating to employment, to make comprehensive provision therefore and to provide for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. Inter alia, Part III: Contracts of Employment; Part V: Recruitment; Part VI: Forced labour; Part VII: Protection of wages; Part VIII: Rest periods, hours of work, holidays, etc.; Part XI: Employment of children and young persons; Part XII: Employment of females; Part XVI: Determination of minimum wages. Text in English »
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Amending text(s):
2003 (BWA-2003-L-76149) Employment (Amendment) Act, 2003 - Act No. 14 of 2003.
1992-09-05 (BWA-1992-L-31242) Employment (Amendment) Act 1992. No. 26. |
Implementing text(s):
2002-08-23 (BWA-2002-M-83372) Code of Good Practice: Employment Discrimination.
2002-08-23 (BWA-2002-M-83378) Code of Good Practice: Termination of Employment.
1997-10-03 (BWA-1997-R-66978) Employment (Declaration of Government Industrial Class Workers as Employees) Regulations.
1992-11-13 (BWA-1992-R-31903) Employment (Revocation) Regulations 1992. No. 109.
1992-11-13 (BWA-1992-R-31904) Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 1992. No. 110.
1987-09-25 (BWA-1987-R-66981) Employment (Procedure) Regulations.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1244) Employment (Registration of contractors and subcontractors) Regulations. No. 151.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1245) Employment (Exhibition of Minister's Notices in connexion with minimum wages) Regulations 1984. No. 152.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1246) Employment (Maximum Period of Employment Security arising from Pregnancy) Order 1984. No. 153.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1247) Employment (Agricultural Employees) Regulations 1984. No. 154.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1248) Employment (Employment Cards) Regulations 1984. No. 155.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1249) Employment (Domestic Employees) Regulations 1984. No. 156.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1250) Employment (Labour Health Areas) Regulations 1984. No. 157.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1251) Employment (Casual Employees) Regulations. No. 158.
1984-12-14 (BWA-1984-R-1252) Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations. No. 159.
1980-08-01 (BWA-1980-R-66983) Regulation of Wages (Building Construction, Exploration and Quarrying Industries) Order.
1980-08-01 (BWA-1980-R-66984) Regulation of Wages (Garage, Motor Trade and Road Transport) Order.
1980-08-01 (BWA-1980-R-66985) Regulation of Wages (Hotel, Catering and Entertainment Trades) Order.
1980-08-01 (BWA-1980-R-66986) Regulation of Wages (Manufacturing, Service and Repair Trades) Order.
1980-08-01 (BWA-1980-R-66987) Regulations of Wages (Wholesale and Retail Distributive Trades) Order. |
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| 2011-05-03 | BWA-2011-L-91553 |
Botswana Civil, commercial and family law | |
Companies (Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No. 6 of 2011).
Legislation on-line, Organisation of South African Law Libraries (OSALL), South Africa (PDF) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
Amends section 21 concerning competent persons to make a declaration of compliance. Also makes minor amendments to sections 106 and 297.
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Amended text(s):
2004 (BWA-2004-L-76151) Companies Act, 2003 (Act No. 32 of 2004). |
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| 2004-02-13 | BWA-2004-L-84997 |
Botswana Civil, commercial and family law | |
Small Business Act (Cap. 43:10) (Act 7, 2004).
Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act to establish the Local Enterprise Authority and to provide for functions and matters incidental thereto.
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| 2004 | BWA-2004-L-76151 |
Botswana Civil, commercial and family law | |
Companies Act, 2003 (Act No. 32 of 2004).
Government Gazette, 2004-09-03, Vol. XLII, No. 68 Legislation on-line, Organisation of South African Law Libraries (OSALL), South Africa (PDF of Act) (consulted on 2012-11-16) Commencement Order on-line, Organisation of South African Law Libraries (OSALL), South Africa (PDF of S.I. No. 25 of 2007) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
Updates and consolidates the laws relating to companies. Repeals the old Companies Act (Cap. 42:01) of 10 November 1959.
Date of entry into force: 2007-03. S.I. No. 25 of 2007
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Amending text(s):
2011-05-03 (BWA-2011-L-91553) Companies (Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No. 6 of 2011). |
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| 1998-04-24 | BWA-1998-L-84984 |
Botswana Civil, commercial and family law | |
Citizenship Act (Cap 01-01) (Act No. 8 of 1998).
Act on-line [as amended to 2004], Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Establishment of Citizenship Committee 4. Citizenship by birth 5. Citizenship by descent 6. Citizenship by settlement 7. Citizenship by adoption 8. Registration of adopted child over three years old 9. Registration of a minor child of citizen 10. President's power to register citizens 11. Effect of registration as a citizen 12. Naturalization 13. Qualifications for naturalization 14. Naturalization of foreign spouse 15. Dual citizenship 16. Renunciation of citizenship by reason of dual citizenship or nationality 17. Resumption of citizenship 18. Deprivation of citizenship 19. Commonwealth citizen 20. Posthumous children 21. Certificate of citizenship in case of doubt 22. Decision of Minister to be final 23. Evidence 24. Offences 25. Regulations 26. Preservation of existing citizenship 27. Saving
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Repealed text(s):
1995-08-18 (BWA-1995-L-41881) Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1995 (No. 14 of 1995). |
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| 1972-06-09 | BWA-1972-L-81613 |
Botswana Civil, commercial and family law | |
Societies Act (Act No. 19, 1972) (Chapter 18:01).
Printed Separately (as amended to Act No. 110, 1983) Act on-line, ACE Electoral Knowledge Network (consulted on 2009-07-13) Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
Regulates the registration of societies and illegal societies.
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| 2008-04-30 | BWA-2008-L-84993 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Domestic Violence Act (Cap. 28:05).
Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act to provide for the protection of survivors of domestic violence and for matters connected therewith.
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| 2000-09-29 | BWA-2000-L-58417 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Proceeds of Serious Crime (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 13 of 2000).
Official Gazette, 2000-10-06, Vol. 38, No. 52, pp. A53-A60 Act on-line, Botswana International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), http://www.botswanaifsc.com, Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
Makes several amendments to the Proceeds of Serious Crime Act. Deals mainly with duties of bodies or persons whose business includes the provision of services involving the acceptance or holding of money or property for or on behalf of other persons, or whose business appears to the Minister to be otherwise liable to be used for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of a serious offence under this Act, or any corresponding or similar offence under the law of any country. Date of entry into force: 2000-10-06
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Amended text(s):
1990-10-25 (BWA-1990-L-84994) Proceeds of Serious Crime Act (Cap. 08:03) (No. 19 of 1990). |
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| 1990-10-25 | BWA-1990-L-84994 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Proceeds of Serious Crime Act (Cap. 08:03) (No. 19 of 1990).
Act on-line, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18) Act on-line, Government of Botswana (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act to deprive persons convicted of serious crimes or the benefits or rewards gained from such crimes, and to deal with the problems of money laundering, and mailers incidental thereto or connected therewith. Date of entry into force: 1990-11-02
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Amending text(s):
2000-09-29 (BWA-2000-L-58417) Proceeds of Serious Crime (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 13 of 2000). |
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| 1986 | BWA-1986-L-61336 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Penal Code.
Separate copy, 64 p. Code on-line, Laws, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-03-30)
Criminal Code of Botswana. Part I contains general provisions. Part II deals with different types of crime. Division I provides for offences against public order, Division II for offences against administration of lawful authority, Division III for offences injurious to the public in general, Division IV for offences against the person, Division V for offences relating to property, Division VI for malicious injuries to property, Division VII for forgery, Division VIII for offences relating to corrupt practices, Division IX for attempts and conspiracies to commit crimes and accessories after the fact, and finally, Division X for indecent advertisements.
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| 1979 | BWA-1979-L-84992 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Prisons Act (Cap 21:03) (Act No. 28 of 1979).
Act on-line [as amended to 2006], Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
An Act to repeal and replace the Prisons Act to provide for the modernization of the Prison Service and generally for the bringing up to date and rationalization of the law governing prisons and prisoners and for matters connected therewith. Date of entry into force: 1980-03-01
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Amending text(s):
2000-09-29 (BWA-2000-L-58416) Prisons (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 12 of 2000). |
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| 1939-01-01 | BWA-1939-L-61337 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, 1939.
Separate copy, 70 p. Code on-line, Laws, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-03-30)
Comprehensive legislation on criminal procedure. Divided into 22 parts, which deal with the following matters: criminal jurisdiction of courts, prosecution at the public instance, private prosecutions, prescription of offences, arrests, search warrants and seizures, preparatoy examination, bail, indictments and summons, procedure before the commencement of trial, procedure in case of insanity or other incapacity of an accused person, procedure after commencement of trial, witnesses and evidence in criminal proceedings, discharge of accused persons, previous convictions, judgement on criminal trial, punishments, costs and compensation, reconciliation, appeals, as well as pardon and commutation.
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| 1927-04-29 | BWA-1927-L-84995 |
Botswana Criminal and penal law | |
Witchcraft Act (Cap. 09:02) (Proc. 7, 1927).
Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
1. Short title 2. Offence to practise witchcraft 3. Habitual witch doctor 4. Offence to employ witch doctor 5. Offence to profess to be a witch or wizard 6. Offence to follow witch doctor's advice 7. Fortune telling, etc., for gain
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| 2000-09-29 | BWA-2000-L-58416 |
Botswana Human rights | |
Prisons (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 12 of 2000).
Official Gazette, 2000-10-06, Vol. 38, No. 52, pp. A51-A52
Amends Prison Act. Regulates appointment of prison officers, release of terminally ill prisoners, order of extramural labour for offenders by Court and by Commissioner and official visitors. Date of entry into force: 2000-10-06
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Amended text(s):
1979 (BWA-1979-L-84992) Prisons Act (Cap 21:03) (Act No. 28 of 1979). |
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| 1995 | BWA-1995-L-84985 |
Botswana Human rights | |
Ombudsman Act (Cap 02:12) (Act No. 5 of 1995).
Act on-line, Office of the Ombudsman, Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18) Act on-line, Government of Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-18)
1. Short title 2. Appointment and tenure of office of Ombudsman 3. Matters subject to investigation 4. Matters not to be investigated by Ombudsman 5. Manner of making complaint 6. Procedure in respect of investigation 7. Evidence 8. Proceedings after investigation 9. Discharge of functions of Ombudsman 10. Investigation not to affect departmental action 11. Privilege of communication 12. Expenses and allowances 13. Administrative expenses 14. Offences 15. Regulations Date of entry into force: 1997-12-01
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| 1967-04-28 | BWA-1967-L-81614 |
Botswana Human rights | |
Public Order (Act 6, 1967) (Chapter 22:02).
Printed Separately (as amended to Act No. 22, 1978)
Contains provisions concerning the preservation of public order on the occasion of public meetings and processions. Provides penalties for disobeying a direction or violating the conditions of a permit. States when public meetings and processions are unlawful.
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| 2009-12-24 | BWA-2009-L-91552 |
Botswana Economic and social policy | |
Competition Act (Act No. 17 of 2009).
Legislation on-line, Organisation of South African Law Libraries (OSALL), South Africa (PDF) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Competition Authority, its mandate, the regulation of competition in the economy, and matters incidental thereto.
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| 2008-03-31 | BWA-2008-L-91545 |
Botswana Economic and social policy | |
Industrial Development Regulations (Chapter 43:01).
Legislation on-line, Laws of Botswana, www.elaws.gov.bw/, Botswana (PDF) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
First adopted in 1989 (S.I. 4, 1989), these Regulations implement the Industrial Development Act in relation with the application for an industrial licence, a licence to a new product, and a licence to manufacture on a new or additional location. They also concern the registration of micro or small enterprises, prescribe the form a licence, prescribe fees and provide for cancellation of a licence if licensed operations are not commenced with a prescribed period of time.
1. Citation 2. Interpretation 3. Application for industrial licence 4. Application to produce new products 5. Application to manufacture on additional premises 6. Application to manufacture on new location 7. Application to transfer a licence 8. Form of licence 9. Registration of micro and small enterprises 10. Failure to commence or recommence operation 11. Failure to pay annual licence fee 12. Fees 13. Reservation of enterprises for Botswana citizens
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Basic text(s):
1988-11-15 (BWA-1988-L-7244) Industrial Development Act (Chapter 43:01). |
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| 1988-11-15 | BWA-1988-L-7244 |
Botswana Economic and social policy | |
Industrial Development Act (Chapter 43:01).
Botswana Government Gazette, Supplement A, 1988-11-25, Vol. XXVI, No. 63, pp. A77-A84 Legislation on-line, Laws of Botswana, www.elaws.gov.bw/, Botswana (PDF of Act as consolidated to 1 April 2008) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
The Act provides for the establishment of the Industrial Development Authority, which is responsible for issuing manufacturing licences, reviewing policy on industrial development, inspecting industrial enterprises to ensure compliance with labour laws, and collecting information and data required to monitor industrial development. Under this Act, regulations may be made to limit licensing to carry on certain enterprises to citizens of Botswana or companies wholly owned by them. Repeals the Industrial Development Act (Cap. 43:01). Date of entry into force: 1988-11-25
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Implementing text(s):
2008-03-31 (BWA-2008-L-91545) Industrial Development Regulations (Chapter 43:01). |
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| 1963 | BWA-1963-L-91546 |
Botswana Economic and social policy | |
National Development Bank Act (Chapter 74:05).
Legislation on-line, Laws of Botswana, www.elaws.gov.bw/, Botswana (PDF of Act as amended to S.I. 58, 2007) (consulted on 2012-11-16)
An Act to provide for the establishment and administration of a National Development Bank, the powers, duties and functions of the bank, and for matters incidental thereto. Date of entry into force: 1964-05-01
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