INDIGENOUS CRIME AND SETTLER LAW: WHITE SOVEREIGNTY AFTER EMPIRE by HEATHER DOUGLAS and MARK FINNANE (original) (raw)

Heather Douglas and Mark Finnane explore the complexities of colonial sovereignty and criminal jurisdiction regarding Aboriginal Australians, particularly in contexts where both victims and perpetrators are Indigenous. Their analysis highlights the tensions between recognized Indigenous differences and the ongoing legacy of settler colonialism, even following significant reforms since the 1970s. The authors argue that while Australia has made strides in acknowledging Indigenous rights, the fundamental issues of colonial authority and identity remain deeply entrenched.