The Constitutional Law of the Gambia 1965-2010

This book traces the constitutional law and history of the Gambia, from the pre-independence era to the first republic, which ended in July 1994. It contains an in-depth analysis of events that shaped the development of the constitutions of the Gambia, from the first republic in 1970 to the second republican constitution, which came into force in January 1997. The book further provides a comparative legal analysis of Gambian and common law jurisprudence from West Africa, United Kingdom, and North America, among others.

It is, therefore, intended to serve as a handy reference for practitioners, students, researchers, political and social scientists, with interest in contemporary Gambian law and constitutional history. Similarly, Gambians of the Diaspora and friends of the Gambia should find this book a useful and informative publication.