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Policing and the Rule of Law in Sub-Saharan Africa

Policing and the Rule of Law in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Strengthening policing, security, and the rule of law is essential for promoting human rights, equity, access to justice, and accountability in sub-Saharan Africa. This book examines key institutions in selected countries and argues that they must be accountable, have just laws, be open to government, and provide accessible and impartial dispute resolution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book makes a compelling case that enhancing policing and the rule of law is essential for promoting human rights, equity, access to justice, and accountability in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it examines 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 the region. The chapters delve into a wide range of topics, including police abuse of power and the use of force, police-citizen relations, judicial corruption, human rights abuses, brutality in the hands of armed forces, and combating arms proliferation. Drawing upon key institutions such as Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, the contributors argue that strengthening policing, security, and the rule of law is crucial in fostering human rights, equity, access to justice, and accountability. As scholars from this geographical region, the contributing authors present current realities and firsthand accounts of the challenges faced in this context.

This book will appeal to scholars of African studies, criminology and criminal justice, police studies, international law practice, transitional justice, international development, and political science. It offers valuable insights and perspectives on the critical role of policing and the rule of law in shaping the future of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367693855

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