Police reform in Africa:theory, policy and practice in the making?'

The nature of police agencies on the payroll of the state in Africa remains illresearched and by implication ill-understood. An Africa-wide police studies is still to be developed, although recent contributions are beginning to set instructive examples to those eager to participate. In search of mor...

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Autor principal: Van Der Spuy, Elrena (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
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Publicado: 2016
En:Año: 2016
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