Access barriers to justice. Community justice as an alternative in Peru

Authors

  • Antonio Peña Jumpa Pontificia Università Cattolica del Perù

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13130/2531-6710/11464

Abstract

This essay is about access to law problems in Peru, taking up the hypothesis  that community justice might be an alternative to overcome those problems. The first section describes the three main obstacles or barriers confronting Peruvian citizens in obtaining hearings: economic, social and cultural barriers. In this context, an alternative is proposed in the form of community justice currently practiced by Aymara and Aguarunas communities and which, as we shall see, seems to be a viable option for the nation at large.

Key words: Communal justice, access to justice, judicial reform, Alternative dispute resolution, Andean communities,Amazonian Community

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Author Biography

Antonio Peña Jumpa, Pontificia Università Cattolica del Perù

Autore: Professore principale di Sociologa del diritto nella Pontificia Università Cattolica del Perù, Avvocato, Master en Ciencias Sociales, PhD. in Law

Published

2019-03-27

How to Cite

Peña Jumpa, A. (2019). Access barriers to justice. Community justice as an alternative in Peru. Società E Diritti, 4(7), 32–44. https://doi.org/10.13130/2531-6710/11464