Islamization and legal reform in Pakistan, 1979-1989

The article examines the policy environment and implementation of President Zia's Islamic legal reforms in Pakistan during the past decade. It argues that such legal reforms have had only a minor impact on Pakistan's legal system either in regard to local structures, procedures or in regar...

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Autore principale: Kennedy, Charles H. (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: University of British Columbia 1990
In: Pacific affairs
Anno: 1990, Volume: 63, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 62-77
Altre parole chiave:B Islamizzazione
B Pakistan
B Shari'a
B Riforma
B Fase dello sviluppo
B Politica interna
B Diritto
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Riepilogo:The article examines the policy environment and implementation of President Zia's Islamic legal reforms in Pakistan during the past decade. It argues that such legal reforms have had only a minor impact on Pakistan's legal system either in regard to local structures, procedures or in regard to criminal law. The article further argues that the policy environment facing Pakistani decision-makers helps to explain the slow pace of implementation. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:0030-851X
Comprende:In: Pacific affairs