A Bird That Flies With Two Wings: Kastom and state justice systems in Vanuatu

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
• | Publisher: Anu Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 01, 2009
• | Number of Pages: 320 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1921536780
• | ISBN-13: 9781921536786