Business law in Togo

Legal Framework

Independence of Justice

Although the Togolese constitution provides for an independent judiciary, in practice it is reported to be heavily influenced by the presidency. According to Freedom House, executive influence and judicial corruption limit constitutional rights to a fair trial (as shown in the case of the 2017 anti-government protest, when more than two dozen people were charged, tried, and convicted within two days of their initial arrest. Corruption and inefficiency are widespread among the police, and there are also reports of arbitrary arrest. Furthermore, prisons suffer from overcrowding and inadequate food and medical care.

Checking National Laws Online

Library of the Congress
Droit Afrique - Togo