ILGIs and justice dispensation
Traditional justice institutions. Can they be more effective?
Traditional justice institutions. Can they be more effective?
Authors:
Celestine Nyamu-Musembi; Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UK
Publisher:
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2002
Traditional justice institutions range from largely invisible intra-family negotiations to quasi-state bodies that apply customary norms to resolve disputes and allocate resources. What are their strengths and weaknesses and what reforms could improve access to justice?
