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'''Zambia''' has a 'hybrid' or 'mixed' legal system, formed by the a common law system inherited from the British and | '''Zambia''' has a 'hybrid' or 'mixed' legal system, formed by the a common law system inherited from the British and a customary law system inherited from indigenous Africans (often termed African Customary Law , of which there are many variations depending on the tribal origin). The Common law is administered by several high courts, which have authority to hear criminal and civil cases and appeals from lower courts. Resident magistrate's courts are also established at various centers. Local courts mainly administer customary law, especially cases relating to marriage, property, and inheritance. | ||
inherited from indigenous Africans (often termed African Customary Law , of which there are many variations depending on the tribal origin). The Common law is administered by several high courts, which have authority to hear criminal and civil cases and appeals from lower courts. Resident magistrate's courts are also established at various centers. Local courts mainly administer customary law, especially cases relating to marriage, property, and inheritance. | |||
==Court system in Zambia== | ==Court system in Zambia== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:06, 5 August 2017
Zambia has a 'hybrid' or 'mixed' legal system, formed by the a common law system inherited from the British and a customary law system inherited from indigenous Africans (often termed African Customary Law , of which there are many variations depending on the tribal origin). The Common law is administered by several high courts, which have authority to hear criminal and civil cases and appeals from lower courts. Resident magistrate's courts are also established at various centers. Local courts mainly administer customary law, especially cases relating to marriage, property, and inheritance.
Court system in Zambia
History of Zambian Law
See Also
Customary law Constitutional law
External links
Template:Law enforcement in Zambia
Template:Law firms of Zambia
Template:Zambian law
