AKU, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations June 13, 2019 Inheritance Law Reform in Tunisia prof. Roberta Aluffi – Università di Torino AKU, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations June 13, 2019
Sharers / Residuaries (agnates) daughters and sons (agnates/residuaries) the male receives the same portion as the female may be derogated siblings (agnates/residuaries) spouses (sharers) they are entitled to the same share mandatory parents (the mother becomes a residuary) The mother receives the same portion as the father daughter/s and father (he becomes a sharer) The solution favours the daughter/s
Reforming the reforms
Reforming the reforms
WIFE The wife’s share is made equal to the husband’s share (mandatory) Dwelling rights on the marital home Duration of the marriage, presence of children
Discriminations still remain
Equality of children and Gender Equality