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Author Forsyth, Miranda.

Title A bird that flies with two wings : the kastom and state justice systems in Vanuatu / Miranda Forsyth.

Publication Info. Action, A.C.T. : ANU E Press, 2009.

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 298 pages)
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Contents 'Igat fulap rod blong hem' -- Possibilities and limitations of legal pluralism -- Tradition and transformation in leadership structures and conflict-management mechanisms -- Mat, kava, faol, pig, buluk, woman: the operation of the kastom system in Vanuatu today -- Relationship between the state and kastom systems -- Problems of the existing relationship between the state and kastom systems -- A typology of relationships between state and non-state justice systems -- A new method of legal pluralism.
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.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-298).
Local Note JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access
Language English.
Subject Law -- Vanuatu.
Law.
Vanuatu.
Customary law -- Vanuatu.
Customary law.
Vanuatu -- Social life and customs.
Manners and customs.
Vanuatu -- Politics and government.
Politics and government.
Indexed Term Legal pluralism
Legal systems
South pacific
Genre/Form Electronic book.
Electronic books.
Subject Law.
Other Form: Print version: Forsyth, Miranda. Bird that flies with two wings. Action, A.C.T. : ANU E Press, 2009 9781921536786 (OCoLC)426135908
ISBN 9781921536793 (electronic book)
1921536799 (electronic book)
9781921536786 (print version)
1921536780 (print version)
Standard No. 10.26530/OAPEN_458830