Constitutionalism and the role of parliaments. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Katja S. Ziegler, Denis Baranger and Anthony W. Bradley.
• Other Names: Ziegler, Katja S; Baranger, Denis; Bradley, A. W (Anthony Wilfred); University of Oxford., Institute of European and Comparative Law.
• Contents: Pt. 1. National traditions of parliamentary law: towards a European model? -- Constitutionalism and the role of parliaments -- Parliamentary law and parliamentary government in Britain: some historical remarks -- The formation of parliamentary law in France -- Parliamentary law: the German experience -- The law and custom of a new parliament: the European Parliament. pt. 2. Parliaments and the executive -- Cabinet as the leading part of parliament: the Westminster model in Europe -- Parliaments and the executive: old control rights and new control contexts in Germany -- Executive powers in foreign policy: the decision to dispatch the military -- Separation of powers, public law theory and comparative analysis. pt. 3. Parliaments, the courts and human rights -- Judicial independence and parliaments -- Why should judges be independent?: reflections on Coke, Montesquieu and the French tradition of judicial dependence -- Independence of the judiciary in Germany -- Making parliamentary rights effective: the role of consitutional courts in Germany -- The parliamenary protection of human rights.
• Publisher Details: Oxford Portland, Or : Hart
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 275 pages)
• Subjects: 328.34; Legislative bodies -- European Union countries; Legislative power -- European Union countries; Separation of powers -- European Union countries; Parlements -- Pays de l'Union européenne; Pouvoir législatif -- Pays de l'Union européenne; Séparation des pouvoirs -- Pays de l'Union européenne; POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Legislative Branch; Legislative bodies; Legislative power; Separation of powers; Constitutionalisme; Scheiding der machten; Parlementen; Europe -- European Union countries; Electronic books; Congressen (vorm); Rechtsvergelijking (vorm)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781847313638; 1847313639
• Related ISBNs: 1841136433; 9781841136431
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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