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 language | English |
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Place of Publication | Fiji |
Publisher | The University of the South Pacific |
Number of pages | 264 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789820108806 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Family
- women
- children
- property
- adoption
- custom
- CEDAW
- UNCRC