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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... Indigenous Institutions of Conflict Resolution in Afikpo Chapter Seven Afikpo Women and the Traditional Justice System Chapter Eight Responding to Breach of Custom/Regulations and Other Offenses xi xv 17 45 75 97 117 147 181 Appendix ...
... Indigenous Institutions of Conflict Resolution in Afikpo Chapter Seven Afikpo Women and the Traditional Justice System Chapter Eight Responding to Breach of Custom/Regulations and Other Offenses xi xv 17 45 75 97 117 147 181 Appendix ...
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... Indigenous Institutions of Conflict Resolution in Afikpo Table Specifying Afikpo Men's Age Grades Diagram of Sitting Arrangements in the Essas' Court Case Note (Land Matters) Case Note (Paternity Dispute) Case Note (Inheritance Matter) ...
... Indigenous Institutions of Conflict Resolution in Afikpo Table Specifying Afikpo Men's Age Grades Diagram of Sitting Arrangements in the Essas' Court Case Note (Land Matters) Case Note (Paternity Dispute) Case Note (Inheritance Matter) ...
xv. oldal
... indigenous justice system still holds sway, and is perceived to be more effective and legitimate. The Afikpo model is rooted in the traditions, cultures and customs of the people. Indigenous social and political institutions function as ...
... indigenous justice system still holds sway, and is perceived to be more effective and legitimate. The Afikpo model is rooted in the traditions, cultures and customs of the people. Indigenous social and political institutions function as ...
xvi. oldal
... indigenous justice system, decisions are reached through a consensus of all ... institutions of social control are formal agents of resocialization, hence ... institutions and activities. Being an exploratory study, several qualitative ...
... indigenous justice system, decisions are reached through a consensus of all ... institutions of social control are formal agents of resocialization, hence ... institutions and activities. Being an exploratory study, several qualitative ...
xvii. oldal
... indigenous courts, which handle such cases. Chapter Two of the book reviews some of the major theories of restorative justice. The arguments for restorative justice are reviewed, as well ... indigenous institutions of conflict Preface xvii.
... indigenous courts, which handle such cases. Chapter Two of the book reviews some of the major theories of restorative justice. The arguments for restorative justice are reviewed, as well ... indigenous institutions of conflict Preface xvii.
Tartalomjegyzék
1 | |
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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