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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... decision by apparently mystical means, but in fact, this occurred with the assistance of persons associated with it. The power of the oracle, as a spiritual force was greatly feared at Afikpo, and its decisions were respected. These two ...
... decision by apparently mystical means, but in fact, this occurred with the assistance of persons associated with it. The power of the oracle, as a spiritual force was greatly feared at Afikpo, and its decisions were respected. These two ...
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... decisions of the tribunal. Acceptance and compliance with the decisions of the tribunal are more likely when the litigants are xv Preface.
... decisions of the tribunal. Acceptance and compliance with the decisions of the tribunal are more likely when the litigants are xv Preface.
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... decisions are reached through a consensus of all stakeholders. The cathartic and educational value of the justice process is reflected in the positive behavioural changes of offenders in particular, and other community members in ...
... decisions are reached through a consensus of all stakeholders. The cathartic and educational value of the justice process is reflected in the positive behavioural changes of offenders in particular, and other community members in ...
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... decisions are reached by consensus of participants. While every case is examined on its merit and past judgments do not determine cases, past judgments are sometimes used as precedents. Chapters Seven and Eight present the research ...
... decisions are reached by consensus of participants. While every case is examined on its merit and past judgments do not determine cases, past judgments are sometimes used as precedents. Chapters Seven and Eight present the research ...
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... decision-makers” (Packer 1968 as cited in Bazemore and Walgrave 1999:47). (Italics in original). The diverse outlooks notwithstanding, what is commonplace is a disenchantment with the current state-administered retributive justice ...
... decision-makers” (Packer 1968 as cited in Bazemore and Walgrave 1999:47). (Italics in original). The diverse outlooks notwithstanding, what is commonplace is a disenchantment with the current state-administered retributive justice ...
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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