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11/10/2025

Decree-law no 1/024 of 28 April 1993 on the reform of persons and family code

Original names of the law: Décret-Loi n° 1/024 du 28 avril 1993 portant réforme du code des personnes et de la famille

Year: 1993

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Education, Freedom of movement, Liberty & security of person, Family life

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1993/fr/150633
Description

Décret-Loi n° 1/024 du 28 avril 1993 is a significant legislative reform in Burundi that revises the Code of Persons and Family. This decree introduces comprehensive changes aimed at modernizing and improving the legal framework governing personal status and family relations in Burundi. 

Selected provisions
Article 335 - Majority

Le majeur est la personne qui a atteint l’âge de vingt-et-un ans accomplis.