The Extent of the Application of English Laws in the Cameroonian Legal System

The decisive events which made the introduction of English laws possible in Cameroon were arrival European traders, activities missionaries and legal system by British Government. these Europeans introduced certain new practices institutions traditional country, particularly customary law could not cope with. Besides, themselves prepared to be bound tribal since type society custom was appropriate totally different from they (Europeans) had been brought up. After 1st World War, ceased a German Protectorate following her defeat thus administered Great Britain France under League Nations Mandate subsequently United Trusteeship Agreement. By Article 9 Agreement, administering authorities transplanted into Cameroon. provided basis officially marked beginning duality Western systems people have experienced remain subject till this day. Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1890 also very important served as enabling statute that led observance Southern Cameroons. common law, doctrines equity statutes general application force England on day January 1900 then Anglophone viz s. 11 Cameroons High Court Law, 1955. However, neither 1900, nor apply without limitations. They are local limits circumstances. In 21st Century, colonial power should again an independent nation like repealed replaced with legislation. Executive Legislature ensure compliance while Government is called upon hasten complete harmonization process civil bid give country unified/uniform system.