Colombian Indigenous Community Defends Code of Justice

Series: How Societies Work - A Look at Unconvential Arrangements

Story by: Olga Behar
Summary

Indigenous people defend their traditional approach to justice in Colombia. However this indigenous justice is often at odds with the law as laid down by the government.

 

Discussion

  •   Olga Behar

    Right, this is why these examples give importance to cultural traditions. Thanks.

    14 Dec 2009
      Yermi Brenner

    Good Job Olga. Similar situation happening in Israel with the Bedueen. They also got some practices that don't fit with modern society norms.

    13 Dec 2009