Latest items for IAW-LAW-1
March 30, 2023, 12:19 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law does not discriminate against women in inheritance and property rights, but the government did not enforce the formal law effectively, and discriminatory customary laws often prevailed. Women’s statutory inheritance rights often were not respected, particularly in rural areas. Women experienced economic and social discrimination. Customary law does not consider single, divorced, or widowed women, including those with children, to be heads of households. By law men and women are entitled to family subsidies from the government, but several women’s groups complained of lack of access to these payments for women" (27).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law does not discriminate against women in inheritance and property rights, but the government did not enforce the formal law effectively, and discriminatory customary laws often prevailed. Women’s statutory inheritance rights often were not respected, particularly in rural areas. Women experienced economic and social discrimination. Customary law does not consider single, divorced, or widowed women, including those with children, to be heads of households. By law men and women are entitled to family subsidies from the government, but several women’s groups complained of lack of access to these payments for women" (27).
March 29, 2023, 12:57 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Arts. 462 et 484 (2).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Arts. 462 et 484 (2).
March 29, 2023, 9:09 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1061 and 1126-1127 (2).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1061 and 1126-1127 (2).
March 29, 2023, 9:05 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Daughters and female surviving spouses have equal rights as men to inherit land and non-land assets. Article 9 of the Law of Succession of the People's Republic of China clearly states that 'males and females are equal in their right to inheritance' " (3).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Daughters and female surviving spouses have equal rights as men to inherit land and non-land assets. Article 9 of the Law of Succession of the People's Republic of China clearly states that 'males and females are equal in their right to inheritance' " (3).
March 27, 2023, 4:08 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1
"Legislation does not limits women's inheritance rights but customary practices do, which by all standards contravenes national and international laws and human rights. Though customary law practices are contrary to the law, it is gaining grounds. In Achu v Achu, Ingish J posited that 'customary law does not countenance the sharing of landed property between the husband and wife on divorce'. This is because the wife is still regarded as the husband's property. In principle, upon breakdown of a marriage or death, the woman is considered as an object of inheritance. This practice is prevalent in Cameroon and it is perceived as a measure to control and maintain family property...more
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1
"Legislation does not limits women's inheritance rights but customary practices do, which by all standards contravenes national and international laws and human rights. Though customary law practices are contrary to the law, it is gaining grounds. In Achu v Achu, Ingish J posited that 'customary law does not countenance the sharing of landed property between the husband and wife on divorce'. This is because the wife is still regarded as the husband's property. In principle, upon breakdown of a marriage or death, the woman is considered as an object of inheritance. This practice is prevalent in Cameroon and it is perceived as a measure to control and maintain family property...more
March 27, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The Civil Code provides women with equal rights to inheritance as men. This extends to daughters as well as female surviving spouses (Ordinance 81-02, Art. 735; Art. 731- 732, 1981). Reinforcing equality in inheritance laws, a Supreme Court decision formally recognised the right of women to inherit in 1993 (No. 14 / L, 1993). At the time of writing, however, there are no laws prohibiting disinheritance or property grabbing, and there is lack of legal protections for widows" (3).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The Civil Code provides women with equal rights to inheritance as men. This extends to daughters as well as female surviving spouses (Ordinance 81-02, Art. 735; Art. 731- 732, 1981). Reinforcing equality in inheritance laws, a Supreme Court decision formally recognised the right of women to inherit in 1993 (No. 14 / L, 1993). At the time of writing, however, there are no laws prohibiting disinheritance or property grabbing, and there is lack of legal protections for widows" (3).
March 27, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"1161. (Succession by spouse) (1) The spouse of the decedent shall become a successor in every case. (2) If a person other than the spouse of the decedent is to become a successor under the provisions of Section I. in addition to the spouse, the spouse shall rank equally with such other person" (266). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 2008) relating to inheritance are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"1161. (Succession by spouse) (1) The spouse of the decedent shall become a successor in every case. (2) If a person other than the spouse of the decedent is to become a successor under the provisions of Section I. in addition to the spouse, the spouse shall rank equally with such other person" (266). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 2008) relating to inheritance are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
March 25, 2023, 5:45 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 2064 and 2072.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 2064 and 2072.
March 25, 2023, 5:40 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Arts. 723 et 767.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Arts. 723 et 767.
March 25, 2023, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 1161.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 1161.
March 25, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Préliminaires, Art. 1.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Préliminaires, Art. 1.
March 25, 2023, 5:19 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no restrictions located.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no restrictions located.
March 25, 2023, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code des Personnes et de la Famille, Art. 744.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code des Personnes et de la Famille, Art. 744.
March 24, 2023, 12:50 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"Female surviving spouses have the same rights as male surviving spouse to inherit land and non-land assets (Civil Code, art. 767)" (4).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"Female surviving spouses have the same rights as male surviving spouse to inherit land and non-land assets (Civil Code, art. 767)" (4).
March 24, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Art. 767 (2).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Art. 767 (2).
March 24, 2023, 9:54 a.m.
Countries: Slovakia
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Surviving spouses and children enjoy equal rights to inheritance, irrespective of their sex (art. 473, par. 1 and 2 of the Civil Code). The right of a surviving spouse is mandated in the provisions of the Slovak Civil Code 2009 regulating the statutory devolution of successions (art. 473 et seq), based on four groups divided into heir classes. Succession may be based on a will (art. 461 of the Civil Code). If the will is contrary to statutory requirements, it is voidable (art. 479 Slovak Civil Code). There does not appear to be de facto discrimination" (3).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Surviving spouses and children enjoy equal rights to inheritance, irrespective of their sex (art. 473, par. 1 and 2 of the Civil Code). The right of a surviving spouse is mandated in the provisions of the Slovak Civil Code 2009 regulating the statutory devolution of successions (art. 473 et seq), based on four groups divided into heir classes. Succession may be based on a will (art. 461 of the Civil Code). If the will is contrary to statutory requirements, it is voidable (art. 479 Slovak Civil Code). There does not appear to be de facto discrimination" (3).
March 23, 2023, 1:13 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1
"According to legal experts in inheritance, Islamic law governs Muslims in the context of inheritance issues by default, but under certain circumstances, civil law takes precedence when invoked. Islamic law may result in a man receiving twice the share of a woman’s inheritance of the same family relational level. A man may also incur financial responsibilities for his female next of kin, although this provision is not codified in the country’s law" (7).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1
"According to legal experts in inheritance, Islamic law governs Muslims in the context of inheritance issues by default, but under certain circumstances, civil law takes precedence when invoked. Islamic law may result in a man receiving twice the share of a woman’s inheritance of the same family relational level. A man may also incur financial responsibilities for his female next of kin, although this provision is not codified in the country’s law" (7).
March 22, 2023, 8:42 p.m.
Countries: Portugal
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"According to the Civil Code, women have the same right as men to inheritance, both as daughters and spouses (Civil Code, 1966). In the case of intestate succession, a share is reserved for the testators’ heirs, including the surviving spouse and children, that will receive an equal portion of the estate (Civil Code, 1966). This reserved share is the portion of assets the testator cannot dispose of because it is assigned by law to the heirs and is a requirement that cannot be overridden by the wishes of the testator (European Judicial Network in Civil and Commercial Matters, 2017). For informal relationships, the surviving partner does not have rights of...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"According to the Civil Code, women have the same right as men to inheritance, both as daughters and spouses (Civil Code, 1966). In the case of intestate succession, a share is reserved for the testators’ heirs, including the surviving spouse and children, that will receive an equal portion of the estate (Civil Code, 1966). This reserved share is the portion of assets the testator cannot dispose of because it is assigned by law to the heirs and is a requirement that cannot be overridden by the wishes of the testator (European Judicial Network in Civil and Commercial Matters, 2017). For informal relationships, the surviving partner does not have rights of...more
March 22, 2023, 6:23 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"[F]emale surviving spouses are granted the same rights as male surviving spouses to inherit land and non-land assets, as stipulated for instance by the Manitoba Intestate Succession Act (sect. 2)" (4).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"[F]emale surviving spouses are granted the same rights as male surviving spouses to inherit land and non-land assets, as stipulated for instance by the Manitoba Intestate Succession Act (sect. 2)" (4).
March 22, 2023, 2:29 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Law Reform Act, Secs. 46-47.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Law Reform Act, Secs. 46-47.
March 17, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"[T]he law does not provide female surviving spouses with the same rights as male surviving spouses to inherit land and non-land assets as a female surviving spouse will be awarded one quarter of her deceased husband’s property if there are no children and one eight if there are children while a male surviving spouse will be awarded one half of his deceased wife’s property if there are no children and one quarter if there are children" (5).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"[T]he law does not provide female surviving spouses with the same rights as male surviving spouses to inherit land and non-land assets as a female surviving spouse will be awarded one quarter of her deceased husband’s property if there are no children and one eight if there are children while a male surviving spouse will be awarded one half of his deceased wife’s property if there are no children and one quarter if there are children" (5).
March 16, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Islamic Family Law, Art. 144(2).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Islamic Family Law, Art. 144(2).
March 16, 2023, 4:13 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1.829 and 1.845.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1.829 and 1.845.
March 16, 2023, 4:07 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Ch. 31:03, Art. 4.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Ch. 31:03, Art. 4.
March 15, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Panama
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), o female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the followng as the source: Código Civil, Arts. 686 y 687 .
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), o female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the followng as the source: Código Civil, Arts. 686 y 687 .
March 15, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Muslim Personal Law (Shariat), Art. 2 .
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Muslim Personal Law (Shariat), Art. 2 .
March 15, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the Women Business and the Law database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Personal Status Law, Arts. 243-245.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the Women Business and the Law database (2022), female and male surviving spouses do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Personal Status Law, Arts. 243-245.
March 15, 2023, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Administration of Estates Law of Lagos State, Sec. 49 .
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Administration of Estates Law of Lagos State, Sec. 49 .
March 15, 2023, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance Act, Sec. 6.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance Act, Sec. 6.