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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2023)
A comparative analysis of child`s paternity right: A case study Zanzibar
Authors
Mahmoud Zubeir Makame
Abstract
This study made a Comparative Analysis of Child`s Paternity Right: a
case study Zanzibar. The research aimed at curbing the problem of increase in
the number of illegitimate children and street children in Zanzibar due to the
abuse or in effective enforcement of this right. The rate of divorce also has
increased and, in most cases, men leave parenting to women. Most children
guardians have become irresponsible in Zanzibar after the death of the child
father. The study sampled a total of 53 respondents using sampling techniques.
Data were collected using Interviews as a tool for collecting data. The data
analysis was done in descriptive way. The research was successfully analyzed in
relying with the objectives. The findings included existence of paternity
problems in Zanzibar leading to deprivation of inheritance, deprivation of
right to lineage, lack of child support, increase of street children, juvenile
delinquency, discrimination, educational problems, psychological problems,
knowledge problem of most Zanzibar inhabitants on the importance paternity
right and challenges of lacking paternity right, lack of awareness of
application of Kadhi`s Court and Children Court in Zanzibar on the issue of
paternity and the need of having specific laws which deals with family matters
in Zanzibar in order to protect children’s rights. The research also revealed
that the effects of divorce or being born illegitimate on children often
included emotional, custodian, inheritance, psychological and economical among
others and recommended ways in which these effects could be minimized among
children.
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Pages:114-122
How to cite this article:
Mahmoud Zubeir Makame "A comparative analysis of child`s paternity right: A case study Zanzibar". International Journal of Law, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 114-122
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