Author Description
In 2009 a new UK Supreme Court takes on the judicial functions of the House of Lords. In this book a group of over 40 eminent lawyers and legal historians look back over the 130 years of the judicial House of Lords to give a comprehensive history of its role, reputation and impact on the law in the UK and beyond.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical evolution, judicial function, and ultimate transition of the House of Lords as the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom between 1870 and 2009.
The authors, Brice Dickson, Gavin Drewry, and Louis Jacques Blom-Cooper, curate contributions from over 40 distinguished legal scholars and historians to document the institution's legacy. By synthesizing archival research and legal analysis, the text provides a comprehensive examination of how the House of Lords shaped British jurisprudence and its eventual replacement by the UK Supreme Court.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed historical timeline of the judicial House of Lords from 1870 to 2009.
- Analysis of the institutional role and reputation of the Law Lords.
- Examination of the impact of House of Lords rulings on UK law and international legal precedents.
- Perspectives from over 40 legal experts and historians.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a day-to-day chronicle of every individual case heard during the period.
- It does not focus on the legislative functions of the House of Lords, only its judicial capacity.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and historians frequently cite this work as a definitive reference for understanding the transition of the UK's highest court. Experts highlight the academic rigor and the breadth of the contributors as a primary strength for those studying British constitutional history.
Page Count:
850
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191705489
ISBN-13:
9780191705489
History
Great Britain
Law
Legal History
Judicial System
United Kingdom
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