TFA- Crime & Punishment

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2 Men both claim they own the same plot of land.

A Woman is accused of practicing Witchcraft.

A person has been caught stealing.

A person has accidentally killed someone.

A couple has been found guilty of adultry.

A person has been found guilty of assaulting another.

A person has been found guilty of assaulting another.

Igbo Justice System: The dispute would be settled by village elders, who would listen to both parties and consult the gods. A decision would be made to ensure fairness, often involving land redistribution or a form of compensation.

British Justice System: The case would be taken to a colonial court, where legal documentation and property titles would be reviewed. The court would issue a ruling based on British property laws, possibly favoring the party with legal proof of ownership.

Igbo Justice System: If someone was found guilty of witchcraft, they could be ostracized, banished, or even killed to protect the community from perceived spiritual harm.

British Justice System: Witchcraft was not typically prosecuted by the colonial British courts during this period, but if it were, it could lead to imprisonment or execution, though these types of cases had mostly declined by the time of British rule.

Igbo Justice System: The thief would be required to return or compensate for the stolen goods, possibly with an additional fine or public shaming to restore honor.

British Justice System: The thief could face imprisonment for a period based on the severity of the theft, or be fined according to British law.

British Justice System: The individual would be tried for manslaughter, possibly resulting in several years of imprisonment, with the length of the sentence depending on the circumstances.

Igbo Justice System: The person responsible may be required to pay reparations to the victim's family and might be exiled from the community to appease the gods and maintain peace.

Igbo Justice System: The adulterer might face public shaming or beatings, and could be required to make an offering to the gods or pay restitution to the wronged spouse.

British Justice System: Adultery would not be a criminal offense under British law but could result in a civil case for divorce and loss of property or financial penalties.

British Justice System: The offender could be sentenced to imprisonment or fined, depending on the severity of the injury and the laws in place at the time.

Igbo Justice System: The offender would need to compensate the victim through a fine or community service. Elders would aim to mediate and restore peace between both parties.

British Justice System: The offender could be sentenced to imprisonment or fined, depending on the severity of the injury and the laws in place at the time.

Igbo Justice System: The offender would need to compensate the victim through a fine or community service. Elders would aim to mediate and restore peace between both parties.