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Botswana - - Law, Act

Pension and Provident Funds Act (Cap. 27:03) (Act 18, 1987). -

Adoption: 1987 | Date of entry into force: 1988-09-28 | BWA-1987-L-93020

PART I - Preliminary
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Appointment and functions of Registrar

PART II - Registration and Matters Incidental thereto
4. Funds to be registered
5. Registration or provisional registration of fund
6. Effect of registration of fund
7. Rules of a fund
8. Amendment of rules of a fund
9. Conclusiveness of certificate of registration
10. Dissolution of registered fund
11. Cancellation of registration

PART III - Management and Administration
12. Registered office
13. Principal officer
14. Appointment of auditor and actuary

PART IV - Financial Requirements
15. Accounts and holding of assets
16. Investigations by actuary
17. Investments
18. Minister may regulate investments
19. Fund in unsound financial condition

PART V - Inquiries by and Other Powers of Registrar
20. Inquiries
21. Investigation of affairs of registered fund
22. Registrar may prohibit dealings with assets pending investigation
23. Registrar may require unregistered fund to provide information
24. Minister may grant exemptions
25. Extension of time

PART VI - General
26. Right to obtain copies of or to inspect documents
27. Amalgamation and transfers
28. Effect of certificate of Registrar on documents
29. Service of process
30. Appeals from Registrar's decisions
31. Improper use of certain designations
32. Offences relating to false statements or entries
33. Offences and penalties
34. Power to make regulations
35. Provisional registration of existing funds
36. Saving in respect of existing rights

Botswana - - Law, Act

Penal Code. -

Adoption: 1986 | BWA-1986-L-61336

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.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Issue of Employment Card) Order (S.I. 121 of 1985). -

Adoption: 1985-09-13 | BWA-1985-R-81616

Provides that "(1) every employer within the areas listed in the Schedule hereto shall issue to each of his employees and Employment Card in accordance with the provisions of the Employment (Employment Cards) Regulations. (2) The provisions of subparagraph (1) shall not apply to an employee who has entered into a writeen contract of emplyoment which contains better or similar terms and conditions of employment as provided for in the Act."

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Registration of contractors and subcontractors) Regulations. No. 151.

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1244

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Exhibition of Minister's Notices in connexion with minimum wages) Regulations 1984. No. 152. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1245

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Maximum Period of Employment Security arising from Pregnancy) Order 1984. No. 153. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1246

Order made under the Employment Act 1982. Provides "the aggregate of the whole period of absence from work for which provision is made by section 113(2) and (4) of the Act and a further period of absence from work of six weeks only by virtue of section 116(1) of the Act is herby prescribed as the maximum period of absence from work for the pruposes of the latter provision."

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Agricultural Employees) Regulations 1984. No. 154. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1247

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Employment Cards) Regulations 1984. No. 155. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1248

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Domestic Employees) Regulations 1984. No. 156. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1249

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Labour Health Areas) Regulations 1984. No. 157. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1250

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Casual Employees) Regulations. No. 158. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1251

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations. No. 159. -

Adoption: 1984-12-14 | BWA-1984-R-1252

Regulations made under the Employment Act 1982.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Disputes Regulations (S.I. 146 of 1984) (Cap. 48:02). -

Adoption: 1984-12-07 | BWA-1984-R-53927

Provides for registration of collective agreements and secret ballot in connection with industrial action by employees in an essential service.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions and Employers' Organizations Regulations.

Adoption: 1984-09-28 | BWA-1984-R-66900

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions and Employers' Organizations (Appeal) Rules

Adoption: 1984-09-01 | BWA-1984-R-66899

Botswana - - Law, Act

Trade Unions and Employers' Organizations Act 1983 (Act No. 23 of 1983) (Cap. 48:01). -

Adoption: 1983-08-31 | BWA-1983-L-843

An Act to re-enact with amendments the law relating to trade unions to make better provision therefor and for federations of trade unions and employers' organizations and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Inter alia, Part III: Registration of trade unions, Federations of trade unions and Employers' organizations; Part V, s. 20: Membership of trade unions by children and young persons; Part X: Amalgamations and Federations of registered trade unions; Part XI: Recognition of registered trade unions as negotiating bodies; Part XIII: Picketing, intimidation, disputes, etc.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Public Health Regulations (Chapter 63:01) (S.I. 107, 1983). -

Adoption: 1983-08-26 | BWA-1983-L-91548

PART I - General
PART II - Family Housing
PART III - Pollution of Water
PART IV - Keeping of Animals and Poultry
PART V - Trading Premises
PART VI - Food Premises
PART VII - Canning and Processing Factories
PART VIII - Grain Mills
PART IX - Bakeries
PART X - Ice-cream, Sweets and Babyfood Factories
PART XI - Wholesale and Retail Businesses
PART XII - Refreshment Businesses
PART XIII - Butcheries
PART XIV - Rented Rooms
PART XV - Vendors and Peddlers
PART XVI - Swimming Baths
PART XVII - Laundries and Dry Cleaners
PART XVIII - Roadside Stalls
PART XIX - Gatherings (including Auctions, Gymkhanas, Drive-in Cinemas, Stock-car races, Air and Military Shows, Country Clubs)
PART XX - General

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-Citizens (Declaration of) Regulations (S.I. 80, 1983). -

Adoption: 1983-07-22 | BWA-1983-R-88347

1. Citation
2. Declaration of non-citizens
3. Non-application of Regulations

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-Citizens (Exemption) Order (S.I. 81, 1983). -

Adoption: 1983-07-22 | BWA-1983-R-88348

1. Citation
2. Exempted Persons

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment of Non-Citizens Regulations (S.I. 57, 1983). -

Adoption: 1983-06-01 | BWA-1983-R-88346

1. Citation
2. Application for work permit
3. Issue of work permit
4. Variation of work permit
5. Appeals to National Immigrants Selection Board
5A. Appeals to Minister
6. Application for exemption
7. Issue of certificate of exemption
8. Appeal by aggrieved person
9. Replacement of work permit, etc.
10. Returns by employers
11. Registers
12. Application for exemption by Commissioner

Botswana - - Law, Act

Employment Act 1982 (Cap 47:01) (Act 29, 1982). -

Adoption: 1982-11-30 | BWA-1982-L-842

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.

In 2010, the Act was amended by the Employment (Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. 10 of 2010). The Act introduced changes to section 23 concerning restrictions of the grounds upon which an employer may terminate the employment contract by adding sexual orientation and health status (including HIV/AIDS status) as prohibited grounds of discrimination. It also introduces a new section 23(e), which provides more general protection against discrimination.
23(d) the employee's race, tribe, place of origin, social origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, colour, creed, health status or disability; or
23(e) any other reason which does not affect the employee's ability to perform that employee's duties under the contract of employment.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Forest (Declaration of Protected Trees) Order, 1981 (Chapter 38:03). -

Adoption: 1981-06-05 | BWA-1981-R-91543

Botswana - - Law, Act

Employment of Non-Citizens Act 1981 (Act No. 11) (Cap 47:02). -

Adoption: 1981-04-14 | BWA-1981-L-11008

An Act to regulate the employment and other engagement in occupations for reward or profit of certain persons who are not citizens of Botswana and to provide for matters incidental thereto. Repeals the Employment of Visitors Act (Cap. 47:02).

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Building Construction, Exploration and Quarrying Industries) Order. -

Adoption: 1980-08-01 | BWA-1980-R-66983

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Garage, Motor Trade and Road Transport) Order. -

Adoption: 1980-08-01 | BWA-1980-R-66984

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Hotel, Catering and Entertainment Trades) Order. -

Adoption: 1980-08-01 | BWA-1980-R-66985

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Manufacturing, Service and Repair Trades) Order. -

Adoption: 1980-08-01 | BWA-1980-R-66986

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations of Wages (Wholesale and Retail Distributive Trades) Order. -

Adoption: 1980-08-01 | BWA-1980-R-66987

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workmen's Compensation (Prescribed Occupations and Periods) Regulations 1980. No. 5.

Adoption: 1980-01-09 | BWA-1980-R-11489

Schedule of prescribed diseases.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Prisons Act (Cap 21:03) (Act No. 28 of 1979). -

Adoption: 1979 | Date of entry into force: 1980-03-01 | BWA-1979-L-84992

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.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Regulations 1978. No. 127. -

Adoption: 1978-10-03 | BWA-1978-R-12921

Inter alia, Part VIII: Safety and protection in working places; Part X: Health and Labour.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Police Act (Cap. 21:01) (Act No. 29 of 1978). -

Adoption: 1978 | Date of entry into force: 1979-01-01 | BWA-1978-L-84991

An Act to provide for the enrolment, discipline, control and administration of the Botswana Police Service; to provide for Special constables and for a Police Reserve and a Police Council; and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.

Botswana - - International agreement

Agreement between United Kingdon of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Botswana concerning Public Officers' Pensions. Signed at Gaverone.

Adoption: 1976-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 1976-06-25 | INT-1976-IA-20051

Botswana - - Law, Act

Fish Protection Act 1975 (Chapter 36:02). -

Adoption: 1975-12-18 | BWA-1975-L-91539

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Regulations
4. Prohibition of use of explosive, poisonous or noxious substances
5. Exemptions
6. Powers of entry, seizure and arrest
7. Obstructing officers
8. Disposal of articles after conviction

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Abstract of Act) Regulations, 1974. No. 45.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71638

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurences) Regulations, 1974. No. 49.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71639

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Plant Examination Fees) Regulations, 1974. No. 50.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71640

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Application to Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Order, 1974. No. 52.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71641

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Metal Roofs and Walls) Regulations, 1974. No. 53.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71642

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Notification of Industrial Diseases) Regulations, 1974. No. 54.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71644

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Volatile Paint) Regulations, 1974. No. 55.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71646

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Prescribed Forms) Regulations, 1974. No. 56.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71647

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Extension of Application of Provisions) (Hoists and Lifts Order, 1974. No. 57.

Adoption: 1974-04-11 | BWA-1974-R-71648

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Electricity) Regulations 1974. No. 44.

Adoption: 1974-03-06 | BWA-1974-R-14770

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Sanitary Accomodations) Regulations 1974. No. 46.

Adoption: 1974-03-06 | BWA-1974-R-14771

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (First-aid Equipment) Regulations 1974. No. 47.

Adoption: 1974-03-06 | BWA-1974-R-14772

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) (Safety and Health) Regulations 1974. No. 48.

Adoption: 1974-03-06 | BWA-1974-R-14773

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Woodworking) Regulations 1974. No. 51.

Adoption: 1974-03-06 | BWA-1974-R-14774

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Preparation of Steam Boilers) Regulations, 1974. No. 43.

Adoption: 1974-03-06 | BWA-1974-R-71635

Botswana - - Law, Act

Factories Act 1973 (Act No. 31, 1973) (Cap. 44:01). -

Adoption: 1973-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 1979-01-01 | BWA-1973-L-15506

An Act to make provision for the regulation of the conditions of employment in factories and other places as regards the safety, health and welfare of persons employed therein and for the safety and inspection of certain plant and machinery and for purposes incidental to or connected with the matters aforesaid.