The Evolution and Integration of Different Legal Systems in the Horn of Africa: the Case of Somaliland

Federico Battera, Dept. of Political Sciences, University of Trieste
Alessandro Campo, Legal Expert for the UN and the Italian Embassy

A GJ Topics article.

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the Judicial system of the Northwest region of Somalia ('Somaliland'). It investigates the historical process and the evolution of the Judiciary since its implementation to the present. Finally, it analyzes the current status of the Judiciary, its main constraints and needs

Originally published in Global Jurist Topics.

Recommended Citation

Battera, Federico and Campo, Alessandro (2001) "The Evolution and Integration of Different Legal Systems in the Horn of Africa: the Case of Somaliland," Global Jurist Topics: Vol. 1 : Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/gj/topics/vol1/iss1/art4

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