A bird that flies with two wings
Subtitle: kastom and state justice systems in Vanuatu
By: Miranda Forsyth
Publisher: ANU E Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Canberra
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9781921536786
Subjects: Customary law; Administration of Justice; Social life and customs; Politics and government
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.267-298).

Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at the publisher's home page: http://epress.anu.edu.au.