constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:15 Article 199 Repealed by the Amendment of 13/08/2008 CHAPTER II: FINAL PROVISIONS Article 200 The Constitution is the supreme Law of the State. Any law, any act which is contrary to this Constitution shall be null and void. Article 201: Commencement of laws and regulations Laws, Orders and other regulations of public interest can only enter into force after they have been duly published in accordance with procedures determined by the law. Ignorance of the law which has been duly published shall not be a defence. Unwritten customary law shall remain applicable as long as it has not been replaced by written laws, is not inconsistent with the Constitution, laws, orders and regulations, and does not violate human rights, prejudice public security or good morals. Article 202: Transitional provisions This Constitution repeals and replaces the Fundamental Law of the Republic of Rwanda governing the transitional period as amended to date. All laws in force shall remain applicable as long as their provisions are consistent with this Constitution. Organic laws not provided for in the Constitution as such shall be converted into ordinary laws within a period not exceeding three (3) years. Article 203 This Constitution, adopted by referendum of 26/05/2003 shall come into force on the date of its promulgation by the President of the Republic and be duly published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010) Page 60