Title: Courts and power in Latin America and Africa
Description: Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic and democratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others - under seemingly similar circumstances - become 'hyper-active'? This is valuable contribution to the ongoing debate over the issue of democratic accountability.
Subjects: Judicial power, Courts, Courts, latin america, Courts, africa, LAW / Courts
Places: Africa, Latin America