A Bird that Flies with Two Wings: Kastom and State Justice Systems in VanuatuThis 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. |
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A Bird that Flies with Two Wings: Kastom and State Justice Systems in Vanuatu Miranda Forsyth No preview available - 2009 |
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