Reconstructing Law and Justice in a Postcolony

Name: Reconstructing Law and Justice in a Postcolony
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Drawing on data from a cross-section of postcolonial nations across the world and on a detailed case-study of Nigeria, this book examines the experience of recreating law and justice in postcolonial societies. Countries studied include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Iraq, Japan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA. > Drawing on data from a cross-section of postcolonial nations across the world and on a detailed case-study of Nigeria, this book examines the experience of recreating law and justice in postcolonial societies. The author's definition of postcolonial societies includes countries that have emerged from external colonial rule, such as Nigeria and India as well as societies that have overcome internal dominations, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Suggesting that restructuring a system of law and justice must involve a consideration of the traditions, customs and native laws of a society as well as the official, often foreign rules, this volume exa.