Perspectives on Caribbean Law: A Compendium of Legal Essays

Perspectives on Caribbean Lawcelebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Faculty of Law at the University ofthe West Indies with an expertly curated anthology, featuring twelve insightfulchapters that explore the broad scope of legal scholarship in the Caribbean.Authored by a mix of emerging and established academics who have been part ofMonaLaw at various stages of its evolution, these essays provide acomprehensive view of national, regional and international challenges, contributing significantly to the academic discourse surrounding Caribbean law. Thispeer-reviewed collection delves into a diverse range of topics such ascorporate law, tort law, international law, family law and ethics.Specifically, it explores fundamental Caribbean legal issues, including: CARICOM, the use of Creole in the justice system, tourism liability, sportsfairness and aspects of corporate governance, such as directors' duties. Itfurther explores defamation, child law on medical consent, the Caribbeanappellate court system, jurisdictional challenges concerning the ShipriderAgreement and ethics in the legal profession. Notonly does this anthology honour the legacy of the Faculty of Law, particularlyon the Mona campus, but it also serves as an essential contribution toCaribbean legal scholarship by advancing the region's understanding anddevelopment of law. Thus, Perspectives onCaribbean Law is a crucial resource for libraries and everyone involved inCommonwealth Caribbean law and legal education.

• | Author: Shazeeda Ali
• | Publisher: University of the West Indies Press
• | Publication Date: Dec 19, 2024
• | Number of Pages: 328 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 9766409633
• | ISBN-13: 9789766409630