Law and Justice in Small Island Developing States: Lessons from Niue - Tutonuhia he tagata Niue [Hardcover]

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Introduction- Mana Takahashi

Chapter 2 Case Study: A Narrative of Niue- Kahealani Sinahemana Hekau

Chapter 3 Law and Justice in Niue- Kahealani Sinahemana Hekau

Chapter 4 Fragile Access to Justice in Niue: Features Revealed by the COVID-19 Pandemic- Mana Takahashi

Chapter 5 Considering the Rule of Law and Assistance in SIDS- Mana Takahashi

Chapter 6 Conclusion- Kahealani Sinahemana Hekau

This book systematically identifies the challenges and features of law and development, as faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The book contextualizes this through the case study of Niue, a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand since 1974.

This book systematically identifies the challenges and features of law and development, as faced by small island developing states (SIDS). The book contextualizes this through the case study of Niue, a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand since 1974.

The book surveys literature to discuss the features and vulnerabilities of SIDS and the challenges of law and development in these contexts. It then analyses the case of Niue and covers the current situation regarding the rule of law and access to justice on the island. It further analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the fragility of the Niuean justice system. The book considers the case study of Niue and discusses how rule of law assistance is rendered in the Pacific region. It discusses previous law and justice projects implemented by international organizations and bilateral donors, and recommends ways forward to improve human rights and access to justice in these vulnerable stal#'