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Policing and the Rule of Law in Sub-Saharan Africa

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This book argues that strengthening policing, and the rule of law is pivotal to promoting human rights, equity, access to justice and accountability in sub-Saharan Africa. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book considers the principles of accountability, just laws, open government, and accessible and impartial dispute resolution, in relation to key institutions that deliver and promote the rule of law in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Chapters examine a range of topics including police abuse of power and the use of force, police-citizen relations, judicial corruption, human rights abuse, brutality in the hands of armed forces, and combating arms proliferation. Drawing upon key institutions that deliver and promote the rule of law in sub-Saharan African countries including, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, the contributors argue that strengthening policing, security and the rule of law is pivotal to promoting human rights, equity, access to justice and accountability. As scholars from this geographical region, the contributing authors present current realities and first-hand accounts of the challenges in this context. This book will be of interest to scholars of African studies, criminology and criminal justice, police studies, international law practice, transitional justice, international development, and political science.

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ISBN: 9780367693855
Publication date: 18th October 2022
Author: Oluwagbenga Michael University of New England, Australia Akinlabi
Publisher: Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 214 pages
Series: Routledge Contemporary Africa
Genres: Regional / International studies
Regional geography
Comparative politics
Systems of law
Police law and police procedures
Society and culture: general
Penology and punishment
Criminal justice law
Warfare and defence