Customary land rights disputes in Papua impacted by legal pluralism
The article explores how different legal systems impact land rights disputes in indigenous communities in Sentani, Papua. Researchers used legal and empirical methods to collect and analyze data, finding that various legal systems influence land disputes in the community. Reasons for choosing Sentani include social justice values, low costs, and fast trials. Disputes arise from changing land ownership patterns, unclear boundaries, and different perceptions of land rights. The disputes involve various types of land and are resolved through specific legal structures and procedures.