| Description |
ix, 213 pages ; 20 cm |
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New Items
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| Contents |
The importance of the rule of law -- Some history -- The accessibility of the law -- Law not discretion -- Equality before the law -- The exercise of power -- Human rights -- Dispute resolution -- A fair trial -- The rule of law in the international legal order -- Terrorism and the rule of law -- The rule of law and the sovereignty of Parliament |
| Summary |
"'The rule of law' is a phrase much used but little examined. In this brilliant book, Britain's former senior law lord, and one of the most acute legal minds of our time, examines what the idea actually means. He makes clear that is is not an arid legal doctrine but the foundation of a fair and just society, a guarantee of responsible government, and an important contributor to economic growth. Tom Bingham examines the historical origins of the rule of law, advances eight conditions which capture its essence as understood in Western democracies today - and explains why the rule offers the best means yet devised for securing peace and cooperation." -- back cover |
| Analysis |
Geschichte |
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Rule of law |
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Rule of law History |
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Rule of law Political aspects |
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Rule of law Social aspects |
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Geschichte |
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Rule of law |
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Rule of law History |
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Rule of law Political aspects |
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Rule of law Social aspects |
| Notes |
Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 2010 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 2010 |
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Winner of the Orwell Prize for best political book, 2011 |
| Subject |
Rule of law -- History.
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Rule of law -- Political aspects.
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Rule of law -- Social aspects.
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Rule of law.
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| ISBN |
014103453X (paperback) |
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9780141034539 (paperback) |
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