What does the codification of customary law mean?

Customary law compilation refers to a legal system derived from legal practice, experience and tradition, and a system accumulated by the people. It refers to the sum of customary legal rules and practices that are generally followed and practiced in a specific field, a specific country or region. This legal form comes from informal legal norms such as culture, religion, morality and social customs, so it is very different from formal law in practice.

The compilation of customary law varies from country to country or region, but it is applicable to all fields. For example, in business, family law and kinship, the compilation of customary law can be used as a guide to legal habits to mediate disputes. In the criminal laws of various countries, the compilation of customary law can be used as the binding standard of criminal measures. In some countries' civil laws, a compilation of customary laws is used as the basis for agreements and consultations.

Customary law compilation and formal legal provisions have different legal effects and legal application scope. However, it still plays an important role under the specific cultural organization, social habits and economic development level. It not only provides legal norms for social behavior, but sometimes makes up for the lack of formal legal provisions. In addition, some non-governmental organizations and communities generally rely on the compilation of customary laws to solve various disputes in daily life. Therefore, when dealing with these problems, it is of positive significance for social harmony, stability and development to properly respect and deal with the codification of customary law.