A bird that flies with two wings : the kastom and state justice systems in Vanuatu /
"This book investigates the problems and possibilities of plural legal orders through an in-depth study of the relationship between the state and customary justice systems in Vanuatu. It argues that there is a need to move away from the current state-centric approach to law reform in the South...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Action, A.C.T. :
ANU E Press,
2009.
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| Online Access: | EBSCOhost |
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| Summary: | "This book investigates the problems and possibilities of plural legal orders through an in-depth study of the relationship between the state and customary justice systems in Vanuatu. It argues that there is a need to move away from the current state-centric approach to law reform in the South Pacific region, and instead include all state and non-state legal orders in development strategies and dialogue. The book also presents a typology of models of engagement between state and non-state legal systems, and describes a process for analysing which of these models would be most advantageous for any country in the South Pacific region, and beyond"--Publisher's description |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xix, 298 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-298). |
| ISBN: | 9781921536793 1921536799 9781921536786 1921536780 |