Changing Law in Developing Countries

ISBN-13: 9781032157788 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 288 str.

J. N. D. Anderson

Opis

The 1960s, in retrospect, may be chiefly remembered for the unprecedented constitutional developments it witnessed in countries emerging from colonial rule. Originally published in 1963, an examination of these constitutional developments from authoritative pens was, therefore, particularly timely.

Spis treści

Foreword.  1. The Authority of the United Kingdom in Dependent Territories Sir Kenneth Roberts-Wray  2. Survey of Constitutions Drafted at the Colonial Office since 1944 J. C. McPetrie  3. The Legal Machinery for the Transition from Dependence to Independence Sir Kenneth Roberts-Wray  4. The Independence of the Judiciary in Commonwealth Countries Sir Kenneth Roberts-Wray  5. Fundamental Rights Professor A. Gledhill  6. Constitutional Writs in India Sir Orby Mootham  7. Justice, Equity and Good Conscience Dr J. Duncan M. Derrett  8. The Legal Profession in African Territories Sir Sydney Littlewood  9. Islamic Law in Africa: Problems of Today and Tomorrow Professor J. N. D. Anderson  10. Liability under the Nigeria Criminal Code: A Historical and Comparative Study Dr R. Y. Hedges  11. Legal Development and Economic Growth in Africa Dr. A. N. Allott  12. Women’s Status and Law Reform J. S. Read  13. Islamic Family Law: Progress in Pakistan N. J. Coulson  14. Chinese Law in Hong Kong: The Choice of Sources H. McAleavy.  Table of Statutes.  Table of Cases.  Index.

O autorze

J. N. D. Anderson