Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Part I: Aboriginal participation in the criminal justice system
4. Chapter 1. Introduction 3
5. Chapter 2. Setting the theoretical scene 27
6. Chapter 3. The societal and institutional struggle 53
7. Part II: Evidence given in unequivocal terms?
8. Chapter 4. Features of Aboriginal English communicative style 91
9. Chapter 5. Lexical strategies 119
10. Part III: Constructing the identities of the witnesses
11. Chapter 6. Linguistic mechanisms for identity construction 147
12. Chapter 7. Absolutely no regard whatsoever for law and order: David 179
13. Chapter 8. More court appearances than some solicitors: Albert 207
14. Chapter 9. Not a person to be overborne: Barry 237
15. Part IV: Conclusions
16. Chapter 10. No fear of the police: closing the Pinkenba case 269
17. Chapter 11. Developments since the Pinkenba case 291
18. Chapter 12. The power of courtroom talk 309
19. Backmatter 341