NCJ Number
108513
Journal
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice Volume: 11 Issue: 2 Dated: (Winter 1987) Pages: 241-251
Date Published
1987
Length
11 pages
Annotation
Based upon field trips to the Central Luzon region of the Philippines in 1980 and 1985, an assessment is made of the changing Filipino system of dispute settlement.
Abstract
Various points of conceptual confusion are explored regarding the system of community justice established by Marcos during the martial law period. The system is briefly described and evidence provided which suggests that rural villagers tend to resist change in the traditionally and locally governed system of amicable settlement. (Publisher abstract)