A criticism of the theory that Aboriginal overrepresentation is due to a culture clash between Aboriginal and Western concepts of justice is that most Aboriginal offenders hold a Western view of justice.

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Studies have shown that most Aboriginal offenders hold a Western view of justice rather than traditional Aboriginal concepts of justice. Therefore, the theory that the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system is due to a culture clash between Aboriginal and Western concepts of justice is called into question.

A Criticism of the Theory That Aboriginal Overrepresentation Is Due