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

. Ed(s): Gargarella, Roberto; Gloppen, Siri; Skaar, Elin

ISBN 10: 071468449X / ISBN 13: 9780714684499

Published by Routledge, 2004

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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. Editor(s): Gargarella, Roberto; Gloppen, Siri; Skaar, Elin. Series: Democratization Studies. Num Pages: 220 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; 1KL; JPHV; LAB; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 294. . 2004. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Democratization and the Judiciary: The Accountability Function of Courts in New Democracies (Democratization Studies) (Democratization and Autocratization Studies)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071468449X
• ISBN 13: 9780714684499
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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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.

About the Author

Roberto Gargarella, Siri Gloppen, Elin Skaar