Islamic Law in Africa Volume 1

Author	J N D Anderson
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780415442886
Publisher	Routledge
Manufacturer	Routledge

This book is a survey of Islamic law in Africa. It examines the extent to which Islamic law is in fact applied in those parts of East and West Africa which were at one time under British administration. It also examines the relevant legislation and case law, much of which has never appeared in any Law Reports. The book also looks at the judges and courts which apply it and the problems to which its application give rise.

This volume represents a unique survey of the extent to which Islamic law is in fact applied in those parts of East and West Africa which were at one time under British administration. It examines the relevant legislation and case law, much of which has never appeared in any Law Reports; the judges and courts which apply it and the problems to which its application give rise