Abstract
The process of modernising the Emirates' legal systems which started in the early 1960s essentially involved replacing the traditional system of law and justice (which was effectively governed by the Shari'a), with laws and institutions of Western inspiration. In addition, alongside the traditional Shari'a courts (which applied Shari'a law and were presided over by Shari'a-trained judges), the
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 116-160 |
| Number of pages | 45 |
| Journal | Arab Law Quarterly |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Law
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