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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The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model Ogbonnaya Oko Elechi. offender from a non-conforming person to a conforming individual to protect the community. Other objectives of the Igbo socialization and resocialization processes are to inculcate ...
The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model Ogbonnaya Oko Elechi. offender from a non-conforming person to a conforming individual to protect the community. Other objectives of the Igbo socialization and resocialization processes are to inculcate ...
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... offenders in the system are examined. It is hoped that findings from this research will inform future Nigerian criminal justice policies. Further, it is difficult not to assume an advocacy role and use one's writings to counter Western ...
... offenders in the system are examined. It is hoped that findings from this research will inform future Nigerian criminal justice policies. Further, it is difficult not to assume an advocacy role and use one's writings to counter Western ...
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... offender and the community are primary stake-holders. Adherents of this perspective observe it is possible to transform the state courts to operate in restorative fashion. Participation does not have to be voluntary for participants may ...
... offender and the community are primary stake-holders. Adherents of this perspective observe it is possible to transform the state courts to operate in restorative fashion. Participation does not have to be voluntary for participants may ...
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... offender, provides treatment to him or her, seeks conforming behavior and ignores the victim as well” (as cited in Weitekamp 1999:75). On the other hand, restorative justice empowers the community and other primary stake-holders in the ...
... offender, provides treatment to him or her, seeks conforming behavior and ignores the victim as well” (as cited in Weitekamp 1999:75). On the other hand, restorative justice empowers the community and other primary stake-holders in the ...
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... Offenders' competency is enhanced in the process. Restorative justice seeks redress for victims, and recompense by offenders. Further, efforts are made to reintegrate both the victim and the offender within the community. Restorative ...
... Offenders' competency is enhanced in the process. Restorative justice seeks redress for victims, and recompense by offenders. Further, efforts are made to reintegrate both the victim and the offender within the community. Restorative ...
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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