The Sovereignty of Law
Subtitle: The European Way (The Hamlyn Lectures)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: July 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780521703857
Subjects: Foundations of law; Law; Legal Reference / Law Profession; Jurisprudence; Law / Jurisprudence; Europe; European Union countries; Rule of law
Description: "Recently, the role of the courts has changed dramatically. Not only do courts now have to decide cases between parties, they also often have to choose between competing fundamental values. Judges may have to balance the potentially conflicting interests of human life and human dignity; freedom of speech and the right of privacy; or free trade and the protection of the environment." "With the non-specialist in mind, and starting from the basic notion of the rule of law, this book explores how judges can and should address such issues. Both the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Union often play a decisive role, and the book points out both the advantages and the difficulties posed by this. Above all, it seeks to promote a more informed debate."--BOOK JACKET.