[3] The Protectorate's legal system was heavily influenced by Roman-Dutch law, inherited through the Cape Colony.

Customary law existed alongside colonial statutes but it lacked formal recognition until later.

[4] Appeals from courts in Bechauanaland were directly made to the Privy Council.

The final appeals to the Privy Council from the Court were continued till 1973.

[2] In addition to the President, the Court consists of the Chief Justice of Botswana (when not acting as the President ex officio), other judges of the High Court, and Justices of Appeal.