This volume presents philosophical contributions examining questions of the grounding and justification of taxation and different types of taxes such as inheritance, wealth, consumption or income tax in relation to justice and the concept of a just society.
This volume presents philosophical contributions examining questions of the grounding and justification of taxation and different types of taxes such ...
This book examines the role played by domestic and international judges in the "flexibilization" of legal systems through general principles. It features revised papers that were presented at the Annual Conference of the European-American Consortium for Legal Education, held at the University of Parma, Italy, May 2014. This volume is organized in four sections, where the topic is mainly explored from a comparative perspective, and includes case studies. The first section covers theoretical issues. It offers an analysis of principles in shaping Dworkin's theories about international...
This book examines the role played by domestic and international judges in the "flexibilization" of legal systems through general principles. It fe...
This book discusses affirmative action or positive discrimination, defined as measures awarding privileges to certain groups that have historically suffered discrimination or have been underrepresented in specific social sectors.
This book discusses affirmative action or positive discrimination, defined as measures awarding privileges to certain groups that have historically su...
This book explains, compares and evaluates the social and legal functions of adoption within a range of selected jurisdictions and on an international basis. It looks at adoption in France, Sweden and other civil law countries, as well as Japan and elsewhere in Asia, including a focus on Islamic adoption.
This book explains, compares and evaluates the social and legal functions of adoption within a range of selected jurisdictions and on an international...
Regardless of the type of legal system, when courts have viewed claims of same-sex couples and their families as problems of individual rights, they have responded with a constitutional narrative protecting same-sex couples and their families.
Regardless of the type of legal system, when courts have viewed claims of same-sex couples and their families as problems of individual rights, they h...
This edited volume looks at supreme courts in China and the West. In addition, the authors discuss measures that allow supreme courts in both regions to deal with their existing caseload, to reduce this caseload, and to avoid divergences in the case law of the supreme court.
This edited volume looks at supreme courts in China and the West. In addition, the authors discuss measures that allow supreme courts in both regions...
This book explores the potential benefits and disadvantages of geographical indication (GIs) registration schemes, analyzing the utility of GI registrations for the development and promotion of regional economies, both in national and international markets. The book draws on the van Caenegem, Cleary & Drahos Australian Provenance Report, along with the valuable empirical data collected in connection with it.
The book situates the rural development question in an international context, presenting several case studies from Italy, France and Morocco, New Zealand and Australia. The book...
This book explores the potential benefits and disadvantages of geographical indication (GIs) registration schemes, analyzing the utility of GI regi...
This volume looks at how courts and the police handle racial discrimination in Europe. The chapters show that beyond legal technique, neither the legislators nor the judges escape from their own emotions when responding to racial discrimination. But, as the authors point out, emotions are not always negative. They can also help in a positive way in judicial interpretation.
The study profiles five countries: Germany, UK, Estonia, Portugal and Spain. Each of these belong both to the European Union and to the Council of Europe. Coverage examines the responsibility of the public powers,...
This volume looks at how courts and the police handle racial discrimination in Europe. The chapters show that beyond legal technique, neither the l...
