"Aboriginal courts operate within the general criminal law, with Aboriginal cultural values and participation of Aboriginal community members influencing its structure, practices and sentencing approach. They do not apply customary law and are neither community-controlled nor diversionary courts"--Pages 4-5. Foreword by Justice Jenny Blokand. Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-128) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- How aboriginal courts work -- The roles of the participants -- The decision-making process -- What do aboriginal courts achieve? -- Theory and critiques -- Conclusion.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.