Fragile Foundations
The Application of English Criminal Law to Crimes Committed in New Zealand between 1826 and 1907
$55.99
- Hardcover
- Release Date
23 May 2024
Summary
The arrival of Europeans in Aotearoa brought about an inevitable clash between the laws and values of Māori societies and those of the newcomers. Like a subduction zone between two tectonic plates, each pressing against the other, this clash led to ruptures, often with long-term consequences.
This ground-breaking book examines a series of notable criminal trials in order to understand how the indiscriminate application of English criminal law in New Zealand during the 19th century sha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776921355 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1776921356 |
| Author: | David Collins |
| Publisher: | Te Herenga Waka University Press |
| Imprint: | Te Herenga Waka University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Release Date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.04kg |
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David Collins
David Collins retired as a Judge of the Court of Appeal in 2024, having previously served as a High Court Judge for seven years and as Solicitor-General for six years. His first book, Medical Law in New Zealand, was published by Brooker & Friend in 1992.
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