The Philosophy of Law in Canada’s North
The philosophy of law in Canada’s North is best understood though the metaphor of a bridge, exemplified through the recognition of customary aboriginal law, the doctrine of aboriginal rights, and the devolution of jurisdiction to territorial governments, all of which reflect a pragmatic, contextual...
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Lapin yliopisto
2016
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Online Access: | http://lauda.ulapland.fi/handle/10024/62699 http://nbn-resolving.org/URN:NBN:fi:ula-201701261044 |
Summary: | The philosophy of law in Canada’s North is best understood though the metaphor of a bridge, exemplified through the recognition of customary aboriginal law, the doctrine of aboriginal rights, and the devolution of jurisdiction to territorial governments, all of which reflect a pragmatic, contextual and pluralistic approach to law. publishedVersion |
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