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Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… A jirga has six to twelve members. For each dispute or offence it is constituted afresh and so is not a permanent … appointed by the Mir, always heads it. For each dispute or offence, the jirga is constituted afresh; it is not a … disputes. The jirga may fine offenders according to the offence committed. In the past, the fine (shilen) was paid in …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… are included in the rule against prosecution for the same offence twice.119 As mentioned above, land features more … before a subordinate court in proceedings for an offence under customary law (being proceedings against any … before a subordinate court in proceedings for an offence under Zambian customary law, being proceedings …