TITLE:
Between the Institution of the Notables and That of the Bashingantahe: Conflict or Complementarity in the Service of the Independence of Local Justice in Burundi
AUTHORS:
Prime Niyongabo
KEYWORDS:
Notable, Bashingantahe, Judicial Independence, Local and Trust Justice, Burundi
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.3,
March
13,
2024
ABSTRACT: The question of
the rights and freedoms respect of every person is always raised in all
corners of the world. It is best dealt with in legislation that emphasizes
human rights principles. The latter is, among other things, guaranteed by
justice, a keystone in the prevention and repression of the violation of human rights. To achieve this, the justice
institution must be independent and accessible, especially for the local
population. At the base of the judiciary power,
Burundi has always had traditional conflict resolution mechanisms. This article highlights the complementary role
that the institution of the Council of Notables and the Bashingantahe
institution must play in promoting the independence of local justice in
Burundi.