Policing and the Rule of Law in Sub-Saharan Africa

This book argues that strengthening policing, and the rule of law is pivotal to
promoting human rights, equity, access to justice and accountability in sub-Saharan Africa.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book considers the principles of
accountability, just laws, open government, and accessible and impartial dispute
resolution, in relation to key institutions that deliver and promote the rule of law
in selected countries in sub- Saharan Africa. Chapters examine a range of topics
including police abuse of power and the use of force, police– citizen relations,
judicial corruption, and human rights abuse. Drawing upon key institutions that
deliver and promote the rule of law in sub- Saharan African countries including,
Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, the
contributors argue that strengthening policing and the rule of law is pivotal to
promoting human rights, equity, access to justice and accountability. As scholars
from this geographical region, the contributing authors present current realities
and first- hand accounts of the challenges in this context.

This book will be of interest to scholars of African studies, criminology and
criminal justice, police studies, international law practice, transitional justice,
international development, and political science.