Description
Book SynopsisThe only book of its kind, Introduction to South Pacific Law provides an overview of law in the South Pacific. It sets out the framework of South Pacific legal systems and also describes the substantive law on a broad range of topics.Examining both state laws and customary law, the book highlights common patterns and explains some of the principal differences between the laws and legal systems of the countries of the region.The introductory chapter looks at the development of South Pacific law and at South Pacific jurisprudence. Individual chapters are devoted to state laws, customary law, constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, family law, contract law, torts law, land law, and court systems. The book makes extensive reference to legislative provisions and case law of individual jurisdictions.Including a discussion of recent changes in the law, this new edition of Introduction to South Pacific Law is a useful and up-to-date resource for all those interested in the law of the region.
Trade Review"Every law library should have a copy of this book. And every lawyer who is interested in the world around them will find the fast-paced opening chapters on historical sources of law, customary law and constitutional law in Pacific nations to be a very rewarding read, and the balance of the book valuable when needed." Paul Rishworth, Asia Pacific Law Review
Table of ContentsChapter 1. South Pacific law and jurisprudence (p. 1) Chapter 2. State laws (p. 13) Chapter 3. Customary law (p. 51) Chapter 4. Constitutional law (p. 77) Chapter 5. Administrative law (p. 129) Chapter 6. Criminal law (p. 163) Chapter 7. Family law (p. 193) Chapter 8. Contract law (p. 237) Chapter 9. Torts law (p. 287) Chapter 10. Land law (p. 317) Chapter 11. State courts (p. 371) Glossary, Index (p. 431)
