Democratization and the Judiciary: The Accountability Function of Courts in New Democracies (Democratization Studies)

Siri Gloppen, Roberto Gargarella, Elin Skaar

ISBN 10: 071468449X / ISBN 13: 9780714684499

Published by Routledge, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Democratization and the Judiciary: The Accountability Function of Courts in New Democracies (Democratization Studies)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071468449X
• ISBN 13: 9780714684499
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This title examines the political role of courts in new democracies in Latin America and Africa, focusing on their ability to hold political power-holders accountable when they act outside their constitutionally defined powers. The book also issues a warning: there are problems inherent in the current global move towards strong constitutional government, where increasingly strong powers are placed in the hands of judges who themselves are not made accountable.

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Roberto Gargarella, Siri Gloppen, Elin Skaar