Secret Societies and Women’s Access to Justice in Sierra Leone: Bridging the Formal and Informal Divide

In Sierra Leone, customary systems of governance have long been recognized as feasible alternatives to justice provision, particularly as formal institutions have yet to adequately address the barriers women face in accessing justice. However, the focus has often been on the chieftaincy, an institut...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fredline M'Cormack-Hale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre for Security Governance 2018-06-01
Series:Stability : International Journal of Security and Development
Online Access:https://www.stabilityjournal.org/articles/604