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Question 1
Discuss the general characteristics of customary law relating to,
i) The unwritten nature of African customary law (6)
ii) Customary law as an expression of community values (6)
iii) The role of magico-religious conceptions of customary law (8)
iv) Group orientation nature (5)
SOLUTIONS
i) The unwritten nature of African customary law:
- African customary law is generally passed down orally from one generation to another, without any
formal written documentation or codification.
- It is based on long-standing traditions, practices, and customs that have been developed and
upheld by communities over many years.
- The unwritten nature of customary law allows for its flexibility and adaptability to changing
circumstances and local needs.
Question 1
Discuss the general characteristics of customary law relating to,
i) The unwritten nature of African customary law (6)
ii) Customary law as an expression of community values (6)
iii) The role of magico-religious conceptions of customary law (8)
iv) Group orientation nature (5)
SOLUTIONS
i) The unwritten nature of African customary law:
- African customary law is generally passed down orally from one generation to another, without any
formal written documentation or codification.
- It is based on long-standing traditions, practices, and customs that have been developed and
upheld by communities over many years.
- The unwritten nature of customary law allows for its flexibility and adaptability to changing
circumstances and local needs.
