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CHAPTER 8

THE WAY AHEAD

It is suggested that the issues and options outlined above ought to be debated thoroughly before any particular direction is embarked upon. Based on the outcome of such discussions legislation in respect of the application of customary law and the conflict of personal laws will be proposed. The comments of all parties who feel that they have an interest in this topic or may be affected by the type of measures discussed in this paper are therefore of vital importance to the Commission. All respondents are invited to indicate their preferences in respect of the options examined and to indicate whether there are other issues and/or options that must be explored. All affected individuals, organisations and institutions that are likely to be affected by possible legislation should participate in this debate.

To facilitate a focused debate, respondents are requested to formulate concise submissions addressing the problems raised in this issue paper. Respondents are invited to raise for consideration related problem areas which have not been identified in this paper.

The Commission has accorded this investigation one of the highest priority ratings and it is regarded as a matter of urgency. Interested parties are accordingly requested to consider this paper and to respond before 30 November 1996.