Overview
Post-colonial legal frameworks are essential for understanding how countries navigate their legal systems after gaining independence from colonial rule. These frameworks often reflect a blend of indigenous laws and remnants of colonial legal structures, leading to a complex legal landscape. The proc...
Key Terms
Example: The British colonial rule in India.
Example: Native American tribal laws.
Example: Coexistence of civil law and customary law in many African countries.
Example: The right to free speech.
Example: The decolonization of African nations in the 20th century.
Example: The Constitution of South Africa.
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The set of rules generally accepted as binding in relations between states and nations.
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The study of differences and similarities between the laws of different countries.
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intermediateKey Concepts
Indigenous LawLegal PluralismHuman RightsDecolonization