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Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… n’s access to land. Outcomes are often specific and include compensation, restitution, … hearing principles. They provide specific remedies such as compensation and restitution but compliance often … Land grabbing Inadequate lease payment or land rent Low compensation Indiscriminate displacement …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… land rights were generally exclusive and permanent. No compensation was required for an allocation of land, but … there were no land sales, there were no rules forbidding compensation for improvements made to the land being … on customary land rights is in the different levels of compensation paid for land that the state has compulsorily …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… of a jirga in Rajgiri and Settled Areas Kalang – fine, compensation, tenancy fee Kalto – an herb, said in the … to graze animals in a community pasture without paying compensation is penalized. There are no rules regarding … this area owns n u l l a hs and livestock, k a l a n g, or compensation charged for grazing of livestock by non-owners, …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… Ghana’s constitution also contains provisions related to compensation or resettlement in the case of compulsory … enact legislation to— (a) ensure that communities receive compensation or royalties for the use of their cultures and … or cultural identity. (3) To recognition, reparation and compensation for community groups affected by racism, …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… Reciprocity can also apply in the context of liability, compensation and remedies in the case of harm to the … peoples, without obtaining authorisation from or providing compensation to source countries.” 19 UNESCO (2010).The … impact assessment to mitigate impacts and provide compensation in an integrated and participatory way.49 …
Review of Statutory and Customary Law in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site, LAO PDR - Implications for a rights-based approach to conservation
… months to five years in addition to a fine and payment of compensation. Additional penalties include suspension or … In addition to fines, the law requires payment of full compensation for any damage caused (Article 67). In addition … fined at double the value. In addition, violators must pay compensation equal to the damage caused (Article 126). …
Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy
… a certain ESS to the demanding party (user) in return for compensation. Interestingly, users of ESS are willing to pay … identified by UNEP: • Direct financial payments, including compensation for opportunity costs or loss of livelihoods …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… there provisions for rehabilitation, compensation or … freedom to agree on termination rights, procedures and compensation payments as well as … legal assistance, challenge decisions and claim compensation through grievance mechanisms. Appropriate … land registration and administration, expropriation and compensation. Laws specific to relevant. …