The Dynamics of legal pluralism in Mozambique / edited by Helene Maria Kyed [and others].

Maputo : CESAB, 2012.

K2100 .D93 2012

Moz 710 D99 2012

9789899773011
9899773018

viii, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

(OCoLC)857857936

"This book addresses the important topic of access to justice and security in Mozambique - two areas which are of core concern to the majority of Mozambicans, and not least to those who are poor. Since the 16 year civil war ended in 1992, the state police and the judiciary have undergone comprehensive reform efforts as part of the country's democratic transition. However, despite massive international investment in the formal state institutions, many challenges remain in terms of ordinary citizens’ access to justice and public safety. In fact, in most situations the majority of Mozambicans turn to customary and community-based institutions to have their disputes and crimes resolved, and in worse case scenarios they ‘take the law into their own hands'. Justice is frequently dispensed by traditional authorities, community courts, village secretaries, community policing actors, civil society organisations and traditional healers. At times they do so in collaboration with the state police and the courts, and at other times in competition with them. In fact, much of what goes on in practice is highly informal. This is also the case when the state police frequently resolve crimes in the ‘local way’ and when community court judges ignore formal legislation"--Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references.

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