LEGISLATION
| Published date | 01 July 1955 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1002/j.1099-162X.1955.tb00104.x |
| Date | 01 July 1955 |
144
JOURNAL
OF
AFRICAN
ADMINISTRATION
None of this is surprising,
but
much of it is not always recognised,
and
avaluable
background is provided for those whose
duty
it will be to guide
the
evolution
of
the
administration of justice in Africa. The book is well indexed and there
are maps and a number of illustrations. R. S. H.
Black Moses, by E. D. Cronon. The University of Wisconsin Press, 1955 ;
$5.00;
pp. 273.
This is the story of Marcus Garvey
and
the Universal Negro Improvement
Association.
It
is chiefly relevant to African administration as showing how
abombastic
and
dishonest character can, for a time, sway the masses on an
emotional appeal if he has the gift of oratory and
the
masses a feeling of
frustration. There are illustrations, full references
and
an index.
The Story of the Uganda Agreement, by J. V. Wild. Macmillan, 1955; 2s.
sa.
;
pp. 111.
Ashort and simply written account for the general reader of events in
East
Africa which led up to the 1900 Agreement with the Baganda. The
author
describes the work and influences of such personalities as Karl Peters, Jackson
and
Lugard upon the Baganda, as well as the political situation in Buganda
itself, particularly the relations between the European Catholic and
Protestant
missionaries
and
Mohammedans.
LEGISLATION
1.
GENERAL.
KENYA.
African
Poll
Tax
(Amendment) Ordinance, No. 61
of
1954.
Raises the
statutory
maximum
rate
from twenty to
thirty
shillings.
NIGERIA
(Western Region).
Western Region Appointment and Recognition of Chiefs Law,
No.1
of
1955.
This law is designed to obviate delays and prevent protracted
and
costly
litigation in regard to the appointment of chiefs. Provision is made for the
codification of native law and custom by a local government
councilor
native
authority
designated by the Governor as competent for this purpose. Local
machinery is provided in the event of a vacancy to bring
about
a speedy
appointment to the chieftancy. There is a right of appeal to the Governor,
whose decision is final and not subject to question in the courts.
The Governor
may
suspend or depose
any
chief if he is satisfied
that
this is
required according to native law and custom, or is necessary in the interests of
peace, order or good government. He
may
order such person and also any
person convicted of an offence against the provisions of this law to be removed
to
any
place in the Western Region.
Courts are precluded from exercising jurisdiction in respect of anything
done under this law other
than
prosecutions for criminal offences.
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