These kinds of alternative justice systems always seem fascinating to me. I feel like a sociological study on "alternative forms of justice" could be very fruitful.
There’s a book I really enjoyed called Narconomics. It helps explain all aspects of the drug trade through the lens of business. One of the most fascinating takeaways was how they handle “contract enforcement” in the absence of a legal system or courts (hint: Violence) I recall an anecdote that Mexican cartels would hire Mexicans —- and not Dutch —- in order to serve as drug mules smuggling product into Amsterdam. Du…
judgements from the usual court system are enforced by the police, who are authorized to use force - i.e. violence - in the event of non-compliance. this is not a unique feature of the drug trade.