Perspectives on the Kadhi’s Courts in Zanzibar
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Date
2007
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Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences
Abstract
This paper provides a brief analysis of some of the salient features of the Kadhis’ Courts
in Zanzibar. The analysis has been discussed under purposefully selected sub-themes
which are considered to reflect some emerging trends in the operation of this judicial
system in Zanzibar. One of the sub-themes is premised along the gender paradigm (with a
focus on selected cases on some aspects of divorce). Another is focused on the
perceptions or influence of common law principles and the international legal regime on
the application of Islamic law. The other sub-theme focuses on the limitations placed on
the Court of Appeal with regard to cases emanating from the Kadhis’ Courts and its
reaction to this set up.
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Perspectives, Kadhis’ Courts, Zanzibar
Citation
Majamba, H. I. “Perspectives on the Kadhi’s Courts in Zanzibar,” Orient Journal of Law and Social Sciences, Vol. 1 Issue No. 2, January 2007 (2007)