The Oan Isles: Difference between revisions

The legal system of the Oan Isles consists of influences from indigenous and Auroran sources. The customary law of the Oan Isles evolved over the history of the country. It was influenced by Mauist and pre-Mauist customs and values. Despite attempts to suppress pre-Mauist sources, the teaching of Priest Pohinga in the 12th century CE (2nd century [[Oan Lunar Calendar |AU]]). Starting in the 17th century CE (7th century AU), attempts at formalising and modernising led to the Rangitanga-a-te-Moana passing decrees and consolidating laws into codes. This culminated with the passing of the first, only and current Constitution of the Oan Isles under [[Mikaere III]] which vested statutory law-making powers in the National Assembly. Upon joining the [[Auroran Continental Assembly]], the [[Auroran Union]] and the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]], [[Auroran law]] was received into the [[Law of the Oan Isles|law of the Oan Isles]].

The Oan court system consists of trial and appellate courts. The [[Supreme Court of the Oan Isles]] is the final court for appeals and it has the power to overturn laws which go against the Constitution. Cases from the Supreme Court can be appealed to the [[Auroran Court of Justice]]. High Courts serve as courts of first instance in cases that Magistrate Courts do not have the power to try and they receive appeals from Magistrate Courts on cases that those courts have already tried. Cases from High Courts can be appealed to the Supreme Court. All High Court and Supreme Court judges are appointed by the Rangitanga-a-te-Moana on the advice of the Prime Minister from recommendations of the Commission for Judicial Appointments. Rural Tribunals consist of the Chief of that village and senior residents of the village whom they appoint. They act as an arbitration and mediation body in which there are no lawyers. Cases here can be retried in a Magistrate Court.