Early and forced marriages are widespread, especially in rural areas and some girls as young as 12 are married. The structure of succession law in Cameroon THE STRUCTURE OF SUCCESSION LAW IN CAMEROON: FINDING A BALANCE BETWEEN THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF DIFFERENT FAMILY MEMBERS. By 15 The studies in this book have documented very significant advantages of the CDR systems, particularly for the sections of the Ethiopian society far or removed from the formal justice system both in terms of the physical location and financial ability. Once this principle is accepted, courts will have the power to ensure Author(s): Kiye, Mikano Emmanuel | Abstract: This paper examines the application of the repugnancy doctrine in the administration of customary law in Anglophone Cameroon and unravels the relationship it fosters with human rights. Found inside – Page 645The British who administered their part of Cameroon practically as part of Nigeria ... Under this law, the jurisdiction of customary courts was limited to ... 10 “The Customary courts ordinance cap 142 of 1948 applicable to Anglophone Cameroon defines customary law as ‘the native law and custom prevailing in the area o f the jurisdiction of the court so far as it is not re-pugnant to natural justice, equity and good conscience, nor … Discrimination in the family a) Overarching legal framework for marriage In Cameroon, civil, customary and religious marriages are recognised by the law. A family is a basic social unit done In other words, English ... Cameroon henceforth became known as the Republic of Cameroon, Customs and traditions in Cameroon weigh heavily against the implementation of statutory laws. After independence the new African states instituted laws that often mixed customary practices and colonial rules. Environmental Case Law Index. Found inside – Page 98In the Bonjongo customary court sitting in the matter of Eko v. Serah Imbole Ngoma23 it was held that the woman was an object of inheritance upon the death ... Found inside – Page 743rd WEEK : LESSON 2 The Administration of Justice — Customary Courts West Cameroon is made up of several tribes each with its own laws and customs . As a result , customary courts are instituted in every tribe to settle cases arising ... Cameroon (4,095 m), which last erupted in 2000, is the most frequently active volcano in West Africa; lakes in Oku volcanic field have released fatal levels of gas on occasion, killing some 1,700 people in 1986. STATUTORY VERSUS CUSTOMARY I Land Ownership Conflicts in Cameroon For nearly a century, up until the 1960s, Africa was colonised by Europe. Customary courts served as a primary means for settling domestic cases, including succession, inheritance, and child custody cases. This will be done in light of current efforts and challenges to ascertain and codify this system of law. Customary courts may exercise jurisdiction in a civil case only with the consent of both parties. The Anglophone part of Cameroon has two traditional jurisdictions, namely the “Alkali Courts” and the “Customary Courts”. In Cameroon there are four courts with special jurisdiction: the military court, the state security court, the court of impeachment and the constitutional council. By 1990, all Francophone African countries, with the exception of Cameroon, had suppressed all types of customary courts, establishing a state system of courts of the Civil Law type (Mangin, 1990). Cameroon (4,095 m), which last erupted in 2000, is the most frequently active volcano in West Africa; lakes in Oku volcanic field have released fatal levels of gas on occasion, killing some 1,700 people in 1986. S.I. Court of Appeal, the Regional Tribunal and the Circuit Court. Found inside – Page 35... The court system of Cameroon falls under two major categories: Courts of ... Appeal Courts and Courts with original jurisdiction 33(Customary Courts, ... Found inside – Page 4Yet the continued barring of professionally - trained lawyers from most of the customary courts certainly constitutes a not insignificant ... 64 - 28 , 7 Juris - Classeur d ' Outre - Mer , 9 decembre 1964 ; and in East Cameroon , Ordonnance No . (See par 4.3.3.16) 10. This article highlights the controversy over Women's Rights in Cameroon given that women are regarded as a man's property under customary law. Furthermore, in correspondence with the Research Directorate, a representative of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and the Family (Ministère de la Promotion de la femme et de la famille, MINPROFF) stated that in the case of "legislative gaps," judges are tempted to apply customary rules that discriminate against women (Cameroon 6 Apr. customary court may impose is a fine of one thousand naira or imprisonment for three months or both. The oil-rich Bakassi peninsula has long been a source of conflict with neighbouring Nigeria. Found inside – Page 20Hence, the Customary Court has jurisdiction even in divorce matters and all ... Moreover, the West Cameroon High Court Law still continues in application ... This is because, an overview of current jurisprudence of formal courts in Cameroon reveals that much of the Tom Parker has revealed his tumour has slightly reduced and his condition is stable after his latest scan which took place on his birthday on Wednesday. Found inside – Page 356If the <