The LRC further drew a link between some new legislation and the BAA, particularly the TLGFA and the TCB. The TLGFA allows for the tribal authorities established under the BAA to continue. The LRC submitted that the BAA did not represent living customary law and unless that happens, any new legislation will be unconstitutional. Furthermore, the TCB links to the BAA in the sense that it defines the traditional leader as presiding officer, representation of parties by a Spouse, and provides no right to opt out. The LRC urged parliament to consider a process of meaningful engagement by relevant parliamentary portfolio committees on these issues or else the legacy of the BAA will live continuously.