Description: The Constitutional Balance Please note: this item is printed on demand and will take extra time before it can be dispatched to you (up to 20 working days). Author(s): John Laws Format: Hardback Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom Imprint: Hart Publishing ISBN-13: 9781509935451, 978-1509935451 Synopsis In The Constitutional Balance Sir John Laws has left a vivid and timely commentary on one of the most pressing issues in the legal world today. The debate continues whether or not judges venture too far into issues of Government policy, and whether or not there are any limits on the power of the executive and the legislature to propose and enact legislation that unduly restricts fundamental freedoms in a democratic society subject to the rule of law. Sir John Laws examines the relationship between constitutional fundamentals and values. He finds basic ideals of reason, fairness and the presumption of liberty in the common law, and recognises that a democratically accountable executive and legislature must be able to make policy and enact and implement legislation to pursue social goals. The courts then interpret the laws. As Sir John puts it - "The meeting of Parliament and the common law, in the crucible of statutory interpretation, is close to the core of [the constitutional balance]". These fundamental values can compete with each other, giving rise to tensions within and between key state institutions, in particular the executive and the judiciary. A 'constitutional balance' between them must be found if the constitution is to function properly, each institution is to understand the proper extent and limits of its authority, and the rule of law is to be maintained. Sir John draws on his life-long experience as a barrister, judge and academic, and on case-law and learning, to explain in vibrant and engaging terms how such a 'constitutional balance' might be achieved.
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Book Title: The Constitutional Balance
Number of Pages: 168 Pages
Publication Name: The Constitutional Balance
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Item Height: 234 mm
Publication Year: 2021
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 417 g
Subject Area: Constitutional Law
Author: Sir John Laws
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Hardcover
