Netherlands:
civil law system incorporating French penal theory;
constitution does not permit judicial review of acts of the States
General; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations
Netherlands Antilles:
based on Dutch civil law system, with some
English common law influence
New Caledonia:
the 1988 Matignon Accords grant substantial autonomy
to the islands; formerly under French law
New Zealand:
based on English law, with special land legislation and
land courts for Maoris; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with
reservations
Nicaragua:
civil law system; Supreme Court may review administrative
acts
Niger:
based on French civil law system and customary law; has not
accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
Nigeria:
based on English common law, Islamic Shariah law (only in
some northern states), and traditional law
Niue:
English common law
Norfolk Island:
based on the laws of Australia, local ordinances and
acts; English common law applies in matters not covered by either
Australian or Norfolk Island law
Northern Mariana Islands:
based on US system, except for customs,
wages, immigration laws, and taxation