Human rights and traditional justice systems

This chapter analyses traditional justice systems from a human rights perspective. Many African States that have recognized customary law as part of their legal order have generally done so on condition and to the extent that it is compatible with their constitution or international human rights standards or both. International human rights standards set minimum legal standards and specifically recognize the diverse nature of legal systems in various parts of the world, including those that have embraced legal pluralism.

Related Subject(s): International Law and Justice