A Bird That Flies With Two Wings: Kastom and state justice systems in Vanuatu (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781921536786)

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.

Author: Miranda Forsyth
ISBN-10: 1921536780
ISBN-13: 9781921536786
Publisher: Anu Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.84h x 6.93w x 0.87d