Gambia Independence Act 1964

Gambia Independence Act 1964

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
Dates
Royal assent	17 December 1964
Status: Current legislation

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