They may also have been a means of implementing social control in the years prior to adoption of Western laws during the colonial period.

Western law refers to the legal traditions of Western culture.

In other words, very similar to how it is treated in contemporary Western law.

The panel noted that by tradition dating to the 17th century in Western law, grand jury proceedings are closed to the public.

"According to your Western laws, is this allowed to happen?"

Unanimous jury verdicts have been standard in Western law.

This was introduced at the same time as the introduction of Western Australian law to the island.

This is well known in our Western law.

"Western law allows the presentation of photographs and movie film," he said.

Over the years, Western law has been an innovator with respect to legal education.