The Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws

The Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws
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Publisher : Australian Government Publishing Service
Total Pages : 556
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ISBN-10 : UCBK:C063319983
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Book Synopsis The Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws by : Australia. Law Reform Commission

Download or read book The Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws written by Australia. Law Reform Commission and published by Australian Government Publishing Service. This book was released on 1986 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed examination of the scope for recognition of customary laws through existing common law rules; human rights and problems of relativity of standards; contact experience; constitutional aspects; marriage and family structures; recognition of traditional marriage; protection and distribution of property; child custody, fostering and adoption; the criminal justice system; customary law offences; police investigation and interrogation; issues of evidence and procedure including unsworn statements, juries and interpreters; proof of customary law including scope of expert evidence; taking of evidence including group evidence, secrecy and privileged communications; customary methods of dispute settlement; special Aboriginal courts and justice schemes; relations with police; traditional hunting, fishing and gathering practices; relevant case law and legislation considered throughout.


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