The creation and evolution of criminal law in colonial and post-colonial societies
Theoretical models of the legislative process are explored in order to seek an explanation of the phenomenon whereby post-colonial democracies frequently retain the legislation adopted by the imperial predecessor. This even applies to criminal codes, in spite of their presumed role in the controllin...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Crime, Histoire & Sociétés
2009
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| Accès en ligne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |