Navassa Island
the laws of the US, where applicable, apply
Nepal
based on Hindu legal concepts and English common law; has not
accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
Netherlands
based on 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
based on French civil law; the 1988 Matignon Accords
grant substantial autonomy to the islands
New Zealand
based on English law, with special land legislation and
land courts for the Maori; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with
reservations
Nicaragua
civil law system; Supreme Court may review administrative
acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
Niger
based on French civil law system and customary law; has not
accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
Nigeria
based on English common law, Islamic law (in 12 northern
states), and traditional law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
with reservations
Niue
English common law; note - Niue is self-governing, with the
power to make its own laws