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The Laws of Kenasot - Penalties (Mitzvah 49)

There are 5 different elements of the penalty for injuring another person - נזק, צער, ריפוי, שבת, בושת - damage, pain, medical costs, loss, and embarrassment. Why can Knasot only be adjudicated in the Land of Israel? What mechanism takes the place of kenasot outside the Land of Israel?

What is the role of logic in Halachic decision making?

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Delivered at the OU Israel Center, Wednesday, October 31, 2018/22 Marcheshvan 5779