BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q1d – Sources of Law

Write short notes on customary law as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: d) Customary Law as a source of law in Ghana (4 marks)

Answer

Customary law refers to the rules of law that by custom are applicable to particular communities in Ghana.
These rules are recognized under the common law as established by the 1992 Constitution and continue to regulate personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and land ownership.