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Challenging the legality and motives behind government inquiries .
This book analyzes how commissions of inquiry were used against public officials and why their legality remains contested. A thoughtful look at history, law, and the balance of power.
- Explore how commissions were formed, what powers they claimed, and how they were viewed by judges and commentators.
- See the arguments for and against these inquiries, including comparisons to other legal processes.
- Understand the tension between executive responsibility and parliamentary accountability.
- Consider the implications for public servants and the limits of official power.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing subject of commissions of inquiry, exploring their history, legality, and implications. The author examines the debate surrounding the Crown's authority to appoint commissions for the purpose of gathering information, particularly when such inquiries extend beyond matters of public interest and delve into criminal investigations. Through a close analysis of legal cases and historical precedents, the book sheds light on the limitations of the Crown's powers and the rights of individuals under investigation. By tracing the evolution of commissions of inquiry from their origins in common law to their regulation by statute, the author provides a comprehensive account of this legal instrument and its role in upholding the principles of justice and accountability. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528022453_0
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