Description: Drawing on data from a cross-section of postcolonial nations across the world and on a detailed case-study of Nigeria, this book examines the experience of recreating law and justice in postcolonial societies. Countries studied include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Iraq, Japan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA.
Review Quotes: 'Nonso Okafo's ambitious work addresses the tasks of reconstructing postcolonial legalities in ways which take "customary law" seriously. Okafo offers plentiful provocations. Many a comparative narrative and prescription will evoke lively contestation; however, no one may call into question the courage of conviction that animates this book.' Upendra Baxi, University of Warwick, UK