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Ibhawoh, Bonny,

Imperial justice : Africans in Empire's court / Bonny Ibhawoh. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a vital study of the motivations of the British Imperial Appeal Courts and the tensions between the demands of imperial law and justice and those of African law and custom. Examining the central role of the Privy Council and the Courts, it reveals the impact of the colonized peoples in shaping the processes and outcomes of imperial justice.

Specialized.

ISBN: 9780191748523 No price

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Great Britain. Privy Council. Judicial Committee --History.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Appellate courts--Colonies--History.--Great Britain--Africa
Justice, Administration of--Colonies--History.--Great Britain--Africa
Law.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law.

LC Class. No.: KQC462

Dewey Class. No.: 347.603