Judges from the French, Belgian and Dutch Cassation Courts reflect on the challenges that their Courts are facing.

A comparative and historical account of the origins and meanings of the discourse of judicial 'balancing' in constitutional rights law.

What does doing comparative law involve? Too often, explicit methodological discussions in comparative law remain limited to the level of pure theory, neglecting to test out critiques and recommendations on concrete issues. This book bridges this gap between theory and practice in comparative legal studies. Essays by both established and younger comparative lawyers reflect on the methodological challenges arising in their own work and in work in their area. Taken together, they offer clear recommendations for, and critical reflection on, a wide range of innovative comparative research...