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From Neo-Colonialism to a ‘Light Footprint Approach’: Restoring the Justice System in Post-Conflict
| Date added: | 28/02/2011 |
Author: Matteo Tondini
Publication Date: 2007
Keywords:Justice
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The article considers international efforts at restoring justice systems in stabilisation environments, drawing on various examples from Afghanistan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Timor Leste and Kosovo. The author argues that international donors should focus more on developing the demand for justice at the local level, rather than over-emphasising its supply through the establishment of courts, the training of judges, and drafting of legislation. The current approach has limited the level of buy in to the newly established justice sector and reduced its perceived legitimacy in the eyes of the host nat... Read More