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Pragmatism, Principle, and Power in Common Law Constitutional Systems
Publication date: March 31, 2022
Bruce Harris has left an indelible mark on public law across the common law world. In this Festschrift, commentators explore key themes including the nature of executive power, issues concerning the judiciary, and the future of unwritten constitutions. This collection of essays conveys a distinctively pragmatic approach to public law, relevant to scholars and practitioners alike.Hardback -
Civil Enforcement in a Comparative Perspective
Publication date: November 19, 2021
Bailiffs play an important role in the enforcement of court orders. They are part of the state machinery for the transfer of assets from debtors to creditors and for evictions. This book investigates the surprising differences in bailiff regulation across Europe and questions how far governments take adequate responsibility for enforcement action.Paperback€124.- -
Coronavirus and the Law in Europe
Publication date: August 19, 2021
This book examines coronavirus-related legislation and its consequences in European states. It brings together expert contributions from over 80 academics and practitioners.Hardback€145.- -
European Legal Principles as Applied in Hong Kong
Publication date: March 30, 2021
This book contains the text of the Inaugural Caius Mok Law Lecture, given by The Hon. Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.Paperback€25.- -
Principles of Good Governance and the Ombudsman
Publication date: September 10, 2019
This book determines the extent to which, through the performance of (indirect) normative functions and the application of principles of good governance as assessment standards, the ombudsman institution can contribute to improving the legal quality of the government while enhancing the legitimacy of the administration and the democratic system as a whole.Paperback€93.50 -
The Liability of Public Authorities in Comparative Perspective
Publication date: October 26, 2016
In recent decades, the liability of public authorities has been one of the main areas of development in tort law in Europe, with major reforms implemented or considered at a national level, and a steady stream of major court decisions. During the same period, ‘Member State liability’ has also been recognised in the law of the EU, and the interplay of principles of national and EU law – and additionally the ‘just satisfaction’ jurisprudence of ...Paperback€98.- -
Democracy through Regional Integration
Publication date: November 19, 2015
Regional integration systems are becoming increasingly important. This book analyses how regional integration systems all over the world might be able to act as defenders or promoters of democracy, rule of law and the respect for human rights among their members.Paperback€49.- -
Sources of Constitutional Law
Publication date: September 26, 2014
Sources of Constitutional Law contains a selection of constitutions and fundamental legislative instruments from five Western democracies: the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.Paperback€28.- -
Coordinating Ombudsmen and the Judiciary
Publication date: March 28, 2014
Although the protection of individuals’ interests against administrative actions is still primarily the domain of the judiciary, most legal systems nowadays also assign this task to ombudsmen. This can potentially lead to conflicts between the two institutions and can affect their relations, and therefore needs coordination.Paperback€80.- -
The Effects of Judicial Decisions in Time
Publication date: October 17, 2013
Constitutional review is a hot topic in contemporary constitutional debate and design. However, the legal force of judicial decisions, and in particular their effect in time, is an under-studied issue in the literature.Paperback€65.-