The law of Burundi is based on the civil law system, drawing from German and French civil codes, with customary law also applying to some matters. The foundation of Burundi's legal system is the Constitution of Burundi. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Source Joseph Bukera (Wikipedia)
Source Constitute Project text of the 2018 Constitution of Burundi
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The law of Burundi is based on the civil law system, drawing from German and French civil codes, with customary law also applying to some matters.
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In Group: French Civil Law Tradition, country row: Based on the French civil lawView the Source Domitille Barancira (Wikipedia)
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is a Burundian judge
Joseph Bukera (Wikipedia)
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is a Burundian jurist
Constitution of Burundi (Wikipedia)
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The Constitution of Burundi was adopted by referendum on February 28, 2005 an
Constitute Project text of the 2018 Constitution of Burundi
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The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of the Republic on proposal of the Minister having justice within his purview, with the opinion of the Superior Council of the Magistrature and after approval of the Senate.
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The Constitutional Court is composed of seven members.
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