Law and the Family in the South Pacific

Sue Farran

Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

Abstract

This book examines the key stages in the family lives of Pacific islanders and the various formal and informal laws which govern these, highlighting inconsistencies and difficulties found in plural legal systems where custom and customary law still govern many aspects of private life.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationFiji
PublisherThe University of the South Pacific
Number of pages264
ISBN (Print)9789820108806
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Family
  • women
  • children
  • property
  • adoption
  • custom
  • CEDAW
  • UNCRC

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