A British civil court from an anthropological perspective
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https://doi.org/10.14672/ada2008161%25pKeywords:
Legal courts, bilateral negotiations, symbolic representations of legal power, judicial settlementsAbstract
This article examines how legal courts, particularly the Mayor’s and City of London Court, have become arenas for bilateral negotiation rather than venues for trials and judicial decisions. It analyzes the role of judges in encouraging settlements through active dispute management, highlighting the persistence of symbolic representations of power in the legal system. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of ritual and symbolism in courts as crucial aspects of legal authority legitimization.
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