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The Gambia Independence Order 1965

S.I. 1965/135 · Made 29 January 1965

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Made 29th January 1965

Laid before Parliament 4th February 1965

Coming into Operation Immediately before 18th February 1965 18th February 1965

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 29th day of January 1965

Present,

The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Her Majesty, by virtue and in exercise of the powers vested in Her by the British Settlements Acts 1887 and 1945f1, the Foreign Jurisdiction Act 1890 and the Gambia Independence Act 1964 and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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f1

50 & 51 Vict. c. 54.

Contents

  1. 1Citation, commencement and construction
  2. 2Revocation
  3. 3Establishment of Constitution
  4. 4Existing laws
  5. 5Existing officers
  6. 6Parliament
  7. 7Transitional provisions relating to Attorney-General and Director of Public Prosecutions
  8. 8Emergency Powers Orders in Council 1939 to 1964
  9. 9Appeals in respect of certain decisions affecting pensions benefits
  10. 10Compulsory retirement to facilitate appointment of local candidates
  11. 11Transitional provisions relating to functions of existing public service authorities
  12. 12Legal proceedings
  13. 13Appeals to Her Majesty in Council and to Judicial Committee
  14. Schedule UDULE 1 OF THE ORDERSchedule UDULE 1 OF THE ORDER
  15. Schedule UDULE 2 OF THE ORDEROATH FOR THE DUE EXECUTION OF THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR-GENERAL
  16. Schedule 3 TO THE ORDERSchedule 3 TO THE ORDER
  17. Explanatory note