What is the Somali legal system like?

Somalia uses a legal system based on Islamic law. It is based on the basic principles of Sharia law and includes legal regulations for Muslims. Somalia's legal system accepts the Quran and Hadith as the source of laws. In Somalia, the legal system consists of two separate officially recognized court systems. These are modern courts and traditional courts that deal with civil and criminal cases. Modern courts are institutions responsible for enforcing the law and usually operate in cities. These courts have a structure similar to the Western legal system and make decisions based on the principles of law and constitutionality. Traditional courts are local courts governed by tribal and community leaders. These courts operate mostly in rural areas and handle judicial cases. In traditional courts, decisions are made through a combination of local customs, traditions and Islamic law. In Somalia, the legal system faces several challenges. In particular, factors such as security problems, corruption and insufficient resources in the country make it difficult to implement the law effectively. However, the government and the international community are making efforts to strengthen the legal system and ensure justice.