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Government Statistics > Legal system (2008-03-17) by country

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China based on civil law system; derived from Soviet and continental civil code legal principles; legislature retains power to interpret statutes; constitution ambiguous on judicial review of legislation; party organs exercise authority over judiciary; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction


DEFINITION: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.

SOURCE: CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011

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"Legal system (2008-03-17) by country", CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011. Retrieved from http://www.NationMaster.com/graph/gov_leg_sys-government-legal-system&date=2008-03-17

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Eduardo L.
31st January 2010
There is a correction concerning Guinea-Bissau since its legal system is not based on the French, rather in the Portuguese legal system.
adu sarkodee
18th August 2009
I want 5 different definitions what a legal system is
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