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The use and scope of judicial review of government action has transformed across the common law world over the last forty years. This volume takes stock of the transformation, bringing together over 30 leading figures from academia and practice to analyze the major issues surrounding the legal reforms from theoretical and comparative perspectives.Coverage in the book spans the theoretical foundations of judicial review; the scope and functions of administrative justice; the conditions of judicial independence; recurring problems in legal doctrine; and issues in legal procedure. A final set of essays presents case studies of the experiences of reforming judicial review in different countries, including an extended section on judicial review in China.
This volume investigates the evolution and functional efficacy of judicial review as a mechanism for ensuring government accountability within common law jurisdictions. The authors, a distinguished group of over 30 academics and legal practitioners, synthesize decades of administrative law reform to evaluate how judicial oversight maintains the balance of power. By employing both theoretical frameworks and comparative case studies, the text provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges inherent in modern administrative justice.
What You Will Find
Legal scholars and practitioners identify this volume as a critical resource for understanding the complexities of administrative law reform. The text is noted for its academic rigor and its ability to bridge the gap between abstract legal theory and practical application in global governance.
Page Count:
800
Publication Date:
2010-05-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199581053
ISBN-13:
9780199581054
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