Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
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- Jurisdiction
- Namibia
- Provision
- 66
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 66 Customary and Common Law
(1) Both the customary law and the common law of Namibia in force on the date
of Independence shall remain valid to the extent to which such customary or
common law does not conflict with this Constitution or any other statutory
law.
(2) Subject to the terms of this Constitution, any part of such common law or
customary law may be repealed or modified by Act of Parliament, and the
application thereof may be confined to particular parts of Namibia or to
particular periods.
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Constitution of the Republic of Namibia · mawlr.gov.na · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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