Gambia: What the Gazetted Draft Constitution Says About the Supremacy of the Constitution

Clause 7 of the Gazetted Draft Constitution deals with the Supremacy of the Constitution and it states:

“(1) This Constitution is the supreme law of The Gambia and binds all persons, organs of government, State institutions, public enterprises and Local Government Authorities.

(2) A person shall not claim or exercise State authority except as authorised under this Constitution or legislation that is consistent with Constitution.

The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to challenge by any person before a court and no court shall entertain such challenge.
Any law that is inconsistent with this Constitution is void to the extent of the inconsistency and any act or omission in contravention of this Constitution is invalid.”

By Foroyaa.