Doing Justice without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria ModelRoutledge, 2006. júl. 25. - 280 oldal This study examines the principles and practices of the Afikpo (Eugbo) Nigeria indigenous justice system in contemporary times. Like most African societies, the Afikpo indigenous justice system employs restorative, transformative and communitarian principles in conflict resolution. This book describes the processes of community empowerment, participatory justice system and how regular institutions of society that provide education, social and economic support are also effective in early intervention in disputes and prevention of conflicts. |
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... community have handled the matter, and in other disputes the accusation has been settled by the senior members of the families of the two sides involved, who have met to work out a resolution. Again, appointed or elected officials of ...
... community have handled the matter, and in other disputes the accusation has been settled by the senior members of the families of the two sides involved, who have met to work out a resolution. Again, appointed or elected officials of ...
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... community members in general. In addition, the Afikpo conflict resolution model is inclusive and seeks to address the interests of all parties to the conflict. The social solidarity and humane emphasis of the system is reflected in the ...
... community members in general. In addition, the Afikpo conflict resolution model is inclusive and seeks to address the interests of all parties to the conflict. The social solidarity and humane emphasis of the system is reflected in the ...
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... community are primary stake-holders. Adherents of this perspective observe it is possible to transform the state ... members of victims, offenders, witnesses and members of the affected community. As such, accountability is primarily to ...
... community are primary stake-holders. Adherents of this perspective observe it is possible to transform the state ... members of victims, offenders, witnesses and members of the affected community. As such, accountability is primarily to ...
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... community. Community members develop a renewed appreciation for the contribution of every member of the community. Every member of the community counts, and positive contributions by community members are valued. Brief history of ...
... community. Community members develop a renewed appreciation for the contribution of every member of the community. Every member of the community counts, and positive contributions by community members are valued. Brief history of ...
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... community since it resulted in the quick restoration of peace and order to the community. Punishment was sometimes ... members are valued and respected. And equality according Christie does not mean everybody in the community having ...
... community since it resulted in the quick restoration of peace and order to the community. Punishment was sometimes ... members are valued and respected. And equality according Christie does not mean everybody in the community having ...
Tartalomjegyzék
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Theoretical Perspectives | 17 |
Chapter Three The CustomLaw Debate in the African Context | 45 |
Chapter Four Nigeria in PostColonial Africa | 75 |
Chapter Five Historical Overview of Afikpo Town | 97 |
Chapter Six Indigenous Institutions of Conflict Resolution in Afikpo | 117 |
Chapter Seven Afikpo Women and the Traditional Justice System | 147 |
Chapter Eight Responding to Breach of CustomRegulations and Other Offenses | 181 |
Appendix | 225 |
Notes | 239 |
Selected Bibliography | 247 |
Index | 259 |
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Doing Justice without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model Ogbonnaya Oko Elechi Korlátozott előnézet - 2006 |
Doing Justice Without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model O. Oko Elechi Korlátozott előnézet - 2006 |
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