The Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws
- ISBN-10
- 0644013451
- ISBN-13
- 9780644013451
- Pages
- 415
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1986
- Publisher
- Australian Government Pub. Service
- Author
- Australia. Law Reform Commission
Description
Detailed examination of the scope for recognition of customary laws through existing common law rules; human rights and problems of relativity of standards; contact experience; constitutional aspects; marriage and family structures; recognition of traditional marriage; protection and distribution of property; child custody, fostering and adoption; the criminal justice system; customary law offences; police investigation and interrogation; issues of evidence and procedure including unsworn statements, juries and interpreters; proof of customary law including scope of expert evidence; taking of evidence including group evidence, secrecy and privileged communications; customary methods of dispute settlement; special Aboriginal courts and justice schemes; relations with police; traditional hunting, fishing and gathering practices; relevant case law and legislation considered throughout.
