Author: Bruce L. Ottley
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press LLC
ISBN: 9781531005504
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
"In the waning days of colonialism in Papua New Guinea, much of the rhetoric from local leaders pushing for self-determination focused on replacing the imposed colonial legal system with one that reflected local customs, understandings, relationships, and dispute settlement techniques-in other words, a "uniquely Melanesian jurisprudence." After independence in 1975, however, that aim faded or began to be seen as an impossible objective, and PNG is left with a largely Western legal system. In this book, the authors-who were all directly involved in law teaching, law reform, and judging during that period-explore the potent and enduring grip of colonialism on law and politics long after the colonial regime has been formally disbanded. Combining original historical and legal research, engagement with the scholarly literature of dependency theory and postcolonial studies, and personal observation, interviews, and experience, Making Law in Papua New Guinea offers compelling insights into the many reasons why postcolonial nations remain imprisoned in colonial laws, institutions, and attitudes"--
Making Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Bruce L. Ottley
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press LLC
ISBN: 9781531005504
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
"In the waning days of colonialism in Papua New Guinea, much of the rhetoric from local leaders pushing for self-determination focused on replacing the imposed colonial legal system with one that reflected local customs, understandings, relationships, and dispute settlement techniques-in other words, a "uniquely Melanesian jurisprudence." After independence in 1975, however, that aim faded or began to be seen as an impossible objective, and PNG is left with a largely Western legal system. In this book, the authors-who were all directly involved in law teaching, law reform, and judging during that period-explore the potent and enduring grip of colonialism on law and politics long after the colonial regime has been formally disbanded. Combining original historical and legal research, engagement with the scholarly literature of dependency theory and postcolonial studies, and personal observation, interviews, and experience, Making Law in Papua New Guinea offers compelling insights into the many reasons why postcolonial nations remain imprisoned in colonial laws, institutions, and attitudes"--
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press LLC
ISBN: 9781531005504
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
"In the waning days of colonialism in Papua New Guinea, much of the rhetoric from local leaders pushing for self-determination focused on replacing the imposed colonial legal system with one that reflected local customs, understandings, relationships, and dispute settlement techniques-in other words, a "uniquely Melanesian jurisprudence." After independence in 1975, however, that aim faded or began to be seen as an impossible objective, and PNG is left with a largely Western legal system. In this book, the authors-who were all directly involved in law teaching, law reform, and judging during that period-explore the potent and enduring grip of colonialism on law and politics long after the colonial regime has been formally disbanded. Combining original historical and legal research, engagement with the scholarly literature of dependency theory and postcolonial studies, and personal observation, interviews, and experience, Making Law in Papua New Guinea offers compelling insights into the many reasons why postcolonial nations remain imprisoned in colonial laws, institutions, and attitudes"--
Customary Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Richard Scaglion
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Traditional Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Michelle Potter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
A Guide to Legal Research in Papua New Guinea
Author: Heather Creech
Publisher: Lawbook Company
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher: Lawbook Company
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
An Introduction to the Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: Donald R. C. Chalmers
Publisher: Lawbook Company
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher: Lawbook Company
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Constitution of Papua New Guinea
Author: John L. Goldring
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Water Law and Customary Water Rights in Papua New Guinea
Author: Lawrence Kuna Kalinoe
Publisher: PNG National Library
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Publisher: PNG National Library
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
The Role of Customary Law in the Legal System
Author: Law Reform Commission of Papua New Guinea
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Customary Law in Papua New Guinea
Author: David Weisbrot
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
The Underlying Law of Papua New Guinea
Author: David Gonol
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789980891952
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789980891952
Category : Customary law
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description