African Public Procurement (Public Admin/Business/Law)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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The Customary Law and Statutory Law Interface in Ghanaian Family Matters: A Theoretical Framework

Yaw Addo, Department of Advanced Studies, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Kofi Kwabena, Department of Research, University of Cape Coast Amma Agyeman, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18821249
Published: November 5, 2005

Abstract

The interface between customary law and statutory law in Ghanaian family matters is complex and multifaceted, reflecting a blend of traditional practices with modern legal frameworks. Theoretical analysis will be employed to explore existing legal texts, court decisions, and academic literature related to family law in Ghana. The theoretical framework will provide a structured understanding of how customary and statutory laws coexist and interact within Ghanaian family law contexts. Future research should consider empirical studies to validate these theoretical insights and explore potential policy implications for harmonizing the two systems.

How to Cite

Yaw Addo, Kofi Kwabena, Amma Agyeman (2005). The Customary Law and Statutory Law Interface in Ghanaian Family Matters: A Theoretical Framework. African Public Procurement (Public Admin/Business/Law), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18821249

Keywords

GhanaianCustomary LawStatutory LawLegal PluralismIndigenous Knowledge SystemsEthnographyJurisprudence

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