Land and Titles Bill

The Land and Titles Bill is one of three bills passed by the Legislative Assembly of Samoa to reform the legal framework around the Land and Titles Court of Samoa and Samoan customary law. The bills are viewed by some as undermining human rights[1] and the rule of law,[2] and are the subject of significant controversy in Samoa.

The bills were passed on 15 December 2020.[3]

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  2. ^ "Samoa court changes would undermine rule of law - Fiame". RNZ. 14 September 2020. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Samoa parliament passes much criticised constitutional reforms". RNZ. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.