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Introduction

Authority

The Governor was the supreme authority (under the King/Queen of England) on judicial matters and decisions.

System

For obvious reasons, the aim was to have a Judiciary based on the British system. As the colonial authorities tightened their grip the system allowed for segregated courts for the 'native', the Muslim and for the European. It went on to incorporate local community elders, religious leaders, and trained magistrates.

Composition

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