Gambia: Clearance required for the import of tinted vehicles
Description
The importation of vehicles with tinted windows is now subject to securing a clearance from the Gambian police service. The police service has suggested that such vehicles have become a source of concern.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | No |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | No |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | No |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | No |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | No |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered: 26/05/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 25 May 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Available at http://www.otal.com/gambia/POLICE.pdf
Government Response:
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