The law adopts the Code of Administrative Procedure. The Code establishes the principles and rules to be observed in the exercise of administrative activity, aimed at achieving the public interest, while respecting the subjective rights and legally protected interests of individuals and legal persons.
The purpose of this law is to regulate immigration and emigration in Burundi.
The Right to Information Act of 2019 provides for the implementation of the constitutional right to information held by a public institution, subject to the exemptions that are necessary and consistent with the protection of the public interest in a democratic society, to foster a culture of transparency and accountability in public affairs and to provide for related matters.
The Decree establishes the rules for implementing Law 34/2014, of December 31, on the Right to Information. It is applicable to the bodies and institutions of the State, direct and indirect administration, representation abroad, local authorities and also to private entities which, under the Law or by contract, carry out activities of public interest or which, in their activity, benefit from public resources from any source and have in their possession information of public interest.
This law is to prevent and combat the illicit trafficking of migrants; protect the rights of migrants subject to illicit trafficking; and promote and facilitate national and international cooperation to prevent and combat the smuggling of migrants in all its forms.
These regulations govern the issuance of work permit to non-nationals.
Immigration Act
The Act consolidates and makes better provision for the control of immigration into and residence in The Gambia.