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Constitution
Botswana — 36 years of data
Historical Values
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1991 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1992 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1993 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1994 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1995 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1996 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1997 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1998 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 1999 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2000 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2001 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2002 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2003 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2004 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2005 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2006 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2007 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2008 | March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2009 | March 1965; effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2010 | March 1965; effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2011 | March 1965; effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2012 | March 1965; effective 30 September 1966 |
| 2013 | previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966; amended several times, last in 2006 (2006) |
| 2014 | previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966; amended several times, last in 2006 (2006) |
| 2015 | previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966; amended several times, last in 2006 (2006) |
| 2016 | previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966; amended several times, last in 2006 (2016) |
| 2017 | history: previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 | amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic |
| 2018 | history: previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 (2017) | amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the r |
| 2019 | history: previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 | amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic |
| 2020 | history: previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 | amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic |
| 2021 | history: previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic; |
| 2022 | history: previous 1960 (preindependence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic; |
| 2023 | history: previous 1960 (pre-independence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic; |
| 2024 | history: previous 1960 (pre-independence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the republic; |
| 2025 | history: previous 1960 (pre-independence); latest adopted March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires approval in two successive Assembly votes with at least two-thirds majority in the final vote; proposals to amend constitutional provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and branches of government, and public services also requires approval by majority vote in a referendum and assent by the president of the re |