Abstract:
In societies marked by ethnic, political, or religious division – especially where these boundaries coincide with geography and where the government is predominantly controlled by one group (whether majority rule, as in Sri Lanka, or minority, as in Mindanao, Philippines) – those out of power tend to lack access to the formal criminal justice system, be underrepresented among its personnel (police, prosecutors, judges), and/or are discriminated against in its actions and decisions. Different cultural norms, legal procedures, and language barriers within the formal justice system further limit the accessibility to – or desirability of – different social groups and communities. As a result, communities may actively contest the authority of the state to make and enforce law.
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| Source Institution | World Bank |
| Source URL | http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2011/05/30/000386194_20110530051104/Rendered/PDF/620280WP0Crimi0BOX0361475B00PUBLIC0.pdf |
| Page Count | 20 |
| Place of Publication | Pasig City |
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| Tags | Criminal, Criminal Justice, Justice, Justice Thematic Paper, Monthly Report, World Development Report, security |