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Laws of Jamaica @ May 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
This law, first enacted in 1976, made all children equal in status, irrespective of whether their parents are or have been married to each other. It gave rise to the popular 1970s song which said, “no bastards no deh again”.
The law provides that where in civil proceedings, it becomes necessary to determine the paternity of [...]
Laws of Jamaica @ May 20, 2008 # One Comment
The Affiliation Act was enacted on the 26th April, 1926, that is, 82 years ago. It deals with the determination of fatherhood, and provides for the maintenance, of children where the parents are not married to each other. It has some interesting provisions.
Section 3 of the Act states that a single woman, who is “with [...]