Empire, Emergency and International Law

Empire, Emergency and International Law
Author: John Reynolds
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2017-08-10
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1316781100

What does it mean to say we live in a permanent state of emergency? What are the juridical, political and social underpinnings of that framing? Has international law played a role in producing or challenging the paradigm of normalised emergency? How should we understand the relationship between imperialism, race and emergency legal regimes? In addressing such questions, this book situates emergency doctrine in historical context. It illustrates some of the particular colonial lineages that have shaped the state of emergency, and emphasises that contemporary formations of emergency governance are often better understood not as new or exceptional, but as part of an ongoing historical constellation of racialised emergency politics. The book highlights the connections between emergency law and violence, and encourages alternative approaches to security discourse. It will appeal to scholars and students of international law, colonial history, postcolonialism and human rights, as well as policymakers and social justice advocates.

The Migration of Constitutional Ideas

The Migration of Constitutional Ideas
Author: Sujit Choudhry
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2007-01-18
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1139460773

The migration of constitutional ideas across jurisdictions is one of the central features of contemporary constitutional practice. The increasing use of comparative jurisprudence in interpreting constitutions is one example of this. In this 2007 book, leading figures in the study of comparative constitutionalism and comparative constitutional politics from North America, Europe and Australia discuss the dynamic processes whereby constitutional systems influence each other. They explore basic methodological questions which have thus far received little attention, and examine the complex relationship between national and supranational constitutionalism - an issue of considerable contemporary interest in Europe. The migration of constitutional ideas is discussed from a variety of methodological perspectives - comparative law, comparative politics, and cultural studies of law - and contributors draw on case-studies from a wide variety of jurisdictions: Australia, Hungary, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Rise of Collectivism

Rise of Collectivism
Author: W. H. Greenleaf
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-08-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 041548863X

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Security of Freedom

The Security of Freedom
Author: University of Toronto. Faculty of Law
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780802085191

Papers from a conference, The Security of Freedom, held at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto on Nov. 9-10, 2001.

Rise Collectivism Vol 1

Rise Collectivism Vol 1
Author: W.H. Greenleaf
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135033617

Published in 2003, Rise Collectivism Vol 1 is a valuable contribution to the field of Political History.

The 1922 Committee

The 1922 Committee
Author: Philip Norton
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2023-10-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1526173298

The Conservative Private Members (1922) Committee is an important but elusive force in British politics. Despite becoming almost a household name during the leadership crises of 2022, it remains little understood beyond the corridors of Westminster. Established in 1923 by a group of Conservative MPs elected the year before, the Committee offers backbenchers an opportunity to discuss their views and coordinate independently of the frontbench. Over time it has become the kingmaker of the Conservative Party, overseeing leadership elections and confidence votes such as that faced by Boris Johnson over ‘partygate’. How did the Committee come together? How is it structured and how much power does it really wield? These are among the questions the book considers. Providing unprecedented insights into this long-standing institution, it is essential reading for anyone who cares about the integrity of our political system.

The Myth of Consensus

The Myth of Consensus
Author: Harriet Jones
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 203
Release: 1996-11-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1349249424

This groundbreaking collection of essays challenges the notion that early postwar Britain was characterised by a consensus between the major political parties arising out of the experiences of the wartime coalition government. The volume collects for the first time the views of the revisionist historians who argue that fundamental differences between and within the parties continued to characterise British politics after 1945. Covering topics as diverse as industrial relations and decolonisation, the volume provides a welcome contrast to orthodox interpretations of contemporary Britain.

Law in Times of Crisis

Law in Times of Crisis
Author: Oren Gross
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2006-10-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1139457756

This book presents a systematic and comprehensive attempt by legal scholars to conceptualize the theory of emergency powers, combining post-September 11 developments with more general theoretical, historical and comparative perspectives. The authors examine the interface between law and violent crises through history and across jurisdictions.

Much Governed Nation Pt2 Vol 3

Much Governed Nation Pt2 Vol 3
Author: W. H. Greenleaf
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2014-07-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135033579

First published by Methuen in the 1980s Volume I: The Rise of Collectivism: This volume establishes the central theme that the most important feature of British political life since the nineteenth century has been the extension of the role of government at all levels. Volume II: The Ideological Heritage: The second volume reviews the development of the three main political ideologies in British politics: Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism, with special reference to the ways in which they have affected or responded to the rise of collectivism. Volumes III and IV: A Much-Governed Nation Parts 1 and 2: Examining the way in which our political arrangements have been adapted and extended to deal with the wider range of responsibilities thrust upon them, these two volumes also describe the changes in the main traditional institutions (Local government, the Civil Service, the Cabinet, Parliament etc) as they deal with the growth of the state, as well as looking at the increased use of delegated legislation and administrative tribunals.

Emergency Powers in a Time of Pandemic

Emergency Powers in a Time of Pandemic
Author: Greene, Alan
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-10-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1529215439

How do we maintain core values and rights when governments impose restrictive measures on our lives? Declaring a state of emergency is the best way to protect public health in a pandemic but how do these powers differ from those for national security and economic crises? This book explores how human rights, democracy and the rule of law can be protected during a pandemic and how emergency powers can best be ended once it wanes. Written by an expert on constitutional law and human rights, this accessible book will shape how governments, opposition, courts and society as a whole view future pandemic emergency powers.