The show begins: "The citizens of this new nation abide by a modern democratic legal system which was set up when independence was proclaimed in 1979; a system which very closely mirrors the American legal system.It is no surprise that this newer system is, for many Micronesians, mysterious and confusing. Today we will take a …
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The Legend of Bill: From Birth to Law
In the FSM, how are Congressional Bills developed? How does a bill become a law? What happens to laws once they are made? This video illustrates this process by following "Bill" through his lifetime. Journey with Bill back in time to learn about the history of the FSM legal system and then walk with Bill through the process of …
A Matter of Peace, a Question of Justice
Roundtable on how conflict resolution is handled in the courts and how it was done traditionally. Features John Mangefel, Nickontro Johnny, and Emilio Musrasrik.
You Are Not Alone
Any number of people will tell you that rape and sexual violence are not problems in the islands. Why resort to force, they argue, when opportunities for sexual satisfaction are to be found everywhere one looks. In this video a dozen people of various backgrounds share theirs stories on sexual violence. Although told in such …