word | | Legal system |
| English | Maldives | based on Islamic law with admixtures of English common law primarily in commercial matters; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| English | Malta | based on English common law and Roman civil law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
| English | Mauritius | based on French civil law system with elements of English common law in certain areas; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
| English | Montserrat | English common law and statutory law |
| English | Nepal | based on Hindu legal concepts and English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| English | Netherlands Antilles | based on Dutch civil law system with some English common law influence |
| English | New Zealand | based on English law, with special land legislation and land courts for the Maori; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
| English | Nigeria | based on English common law, Islamic law (in 12 northern states), and traditional law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
| English | Niue | English common law; note - Niue is self-governing with the power to make its laws |
| English | 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 |
| English | Oman | based on English common law and Islamic law; ultimate appeal to the monarch; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| English | Pakistan | based on English common law with provisions to accommodate Pakistan's status as an Islamic state; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
| English | Papua New Guinea | based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| English | Saint Helena | English common law and statutes supplemented by local statutes |
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