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Legal framework for parliamentary commissions in Senegal

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Parliamentary inquiry commissions in Senegal: the justice ministry’s legal response

Parliamentary inquiry commissions in Senegal: the justice ministry's legal response

During the opening of the first extraordinary session of the 2026-2027 legislative year, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, addressed concerns regarding the legality of six parliamentary inquiry commissions scheduled for review, including highly sensitive cases.

Legal constraints on parliamentary inquiry commissions

The Speaker emphasized the legal framework governing such initiatives, stating: « The law clearly prohibits the National Assembly from establishing a parliamentary commission on cases already under judicial review. » He added that he had personally verified this compliance with the Minister of Justice. « When I wrote to the Minister of Justice to confirm, the response I received last week confirmed that out of the five cases, none are currently under judicial proceedings, except one related to land management near the former Dakar airport, » he explained.

Key legislative priorities for the session

The session, limited to 15 days as per Organic Law No. 2025-11 of August 18, 2025, includes the examination of 11 legislative texts: two draft laws, three proposed laws, and six requests for parliamentary inquiry commissions. Among the topics under scrutiny are:

  • Land management around the former Dakar airport
  • The « One student, one computer » program
  • Revenue losses and tax exemptions
  • Conditions for issuing fishing licenses
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