Crime, Justice and Society in Colonial Sri Lanka

Crime, Justice and Society in Colonial Sri Lanka (1987) examines Sri Lanka's justice system under British rule, and concentrates on two of its aspects: the effectiveness of the administration of law and order, and the relationship between crime and social change.

John D. Rogers

1. Politics, Economy and Society 2. The Administration of Law and Order 3. Cattle Stealing 4. Homicide 5. Riots and Disturbances 6. The Social Context of Crime 7. Conclusions