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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... responsibility. Its survival and relevance is proof of its popularity, effectiveness and legitimacy. The research findings show that litigants are happier and more satisfied with the justice system as is shown by their cooperation and ...
... responsibility. Its survival and relevance is proof of its popularity, effectiveness and legitimacy. The research findings show that litigants are happier and more satisfied with the justice system as is shown by their cooperation and ...
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... responsibility for their actions and for the harm they have caused. Offenders' competency is enhanced in the process. Restorative justice seeks redress for victims, and recompense by offenders. Further, efforts are made to reintegrate ...
... responsibility for their actions and for the harm they have caused. Offenders' competency is enhanced in the process. Restorative justice seeks redress for victims, and recompense by offenders. Further, efforts are made to reintegrate ...
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... responsibility to the victim. An aspect of this was offenders' being made to understand the consequences of their actions on the victim. The restorative process encourages offenders to appreciate that their actions harm people and ...
... responsibility to the victim. An aspect of this was offenders' being made to understand the consequences of their actions on the victim. The restorative process encourages offenders to appreciate that their actions harm people and ...
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... responsibility. The egalitarian and cooperative nature of the societies mitigated against egoistic pursuits of the individual. Order is maintained in acephalous societies though equality and respect. As Manitonquat (Elder of the Assonet ...
... responsibility. The egalitarian and cooperative nature of the societies mitigated against egoistic pursuits of the individual. Order is maintained in acephalous societies though equality and respect. As Manitonquat (Elder of the Assonet ...
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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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