Section 27: Protecting women, children and disabled on customary land
27.Rights of women, children and persons with disability regarding customary land
Any decision taken in respect of land held under customary tenure, whether in respect of land held individually or communally, shall be in accordance with the customs, traditions and practices of the community concerned, except that a decision which denies women or children or persons with a disability access to ownership, occupation or use of any land or imposes conditions which violate Articles 33, 34 and 35 of the Constitution on any ownership, occupation or use of any land shall be null and void.
Plain English Summary
You have the right to be treated fairly when decisions are made about customary land. If you are a woman, child, or person with a disability, you cann...
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