Gambia Independence Act 1964

Gambia Independence Act 1964
Dates
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act to make provision for, and in connection with, the attainment by The Gambia of fully responsible status within the Commonwealth.
Citation	1964 c. 93
Royal assent	17 December 1964
Status: Current legislation

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The Gambia Independence Act 1964 (1964 c. 93) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that gave independence to the Gambia with effect from 18 February 1965. The Act also provided for the continued right of appeal from the Gambian courts to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

References

Text of the Gambia Independence Act 1964 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk
Whitaker's Almanack: for the year 1966, complete edition, p. 321. J. Whitaker & Sons, London, 1965
Chronological table of the statutes; HMSO, London. 1993. ISBN 0-11-840331-1

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