Promoting the Rule of Law in Post-Conflict States

Laura Grenfell

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    Abstract

    In most post-conflict states, a strong level of legal pluralism is the norm, particularly in regions of Africa and Asia where between eighty and ninety per cent of disputes are resolved through non-state legal mechanisms. The international community, in particular the United Nations, persistently drives the re-establishment of the rule of law in war-torn areas where, traditionally, customary law is prevalent. Laura Grenfell traces the international community's evolving understanding of the rule of law in such regions, and explores the implications of strong legal pluralism for the rule-of-law enterprise. Using the comparative examples of two unique case studies, South Africa and Timor-Leste, Promoting the Rule of Law provides insight into the relationship between the rule of law and legal pluralism. Alongside these studies, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the conceptual framework of the rule of law in the context of approaches taken by the international community.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationUnited States of America
    PublisherCambridge University Press
    Number of pages324
    Edition1
    ISBN (Print)9781107026193
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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