Law of Luxembourg


The law of Luxembourg is civil law. From the Tenth Century to the Fifteenth Century the law of the Grand Duchy was customary law.

Constitution

There were constitutions of 1841, 1848, 1856 and 1868. The constitution was revised in 1919, 1948 and 1987.

Legislation

The legislature is the Chamber of Deputies.
Legislation includes règlements grand-ducaux.

List of legislation

List of codes:
Other legislation:

Courts and judiciary

There is a Constitutional Court.

Legal practitioners

Practitioners include avocats. There is professional secrecy.

Criminal law

There is a Penal Code of 1879 and a Code of Criminal Procedure.

Company and partnership law

A special limited partnership is possible.

Labour law

There is a Labour Code.