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Village Courts Act 1989.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
Long title
Being an Act as authorized by Section 172 of the Constitution to provide for a system of Village Courts and Village Peace Officers, their jurisdiction, powers, duties, practice and procedure, and for other purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Institution Court/tribunal Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of Village Courts, defines their functions and jurisdiction and defines the relationship between village courts and other courts.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Village Courts Regulation 1974.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1974 (2006)

Keyword: Land tenure, Institution, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Village Courts (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 33 of 2024).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 2014

Keyword: Land tenure, Institution, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX