This book considers the many challenges that national and supranational judges have to face when fulfilling their roles as guardians of constitutionalism and human rights. The contributors, both academics and judges, discuss key examples of contemporary challenges to judging - including the nature of courts' legitimacy and its alleged dependence on public support; the role of judges in upholding constitutional values in the times of transition to democracy, surveillance and the fight against terrorism; and the role of international judges in guaranteeing globally recognized fundamental rights...
This book considers the many challenges that national and supranational judges have to face when fulfilling their roles as guardians of constitutional...
Terrorism and human rights has been the subject of increased attention since the events of September 11th, 2001. Drawing on works that were originally published between 2002 and 2011, this authoritative collection covers a variety of topics, including detention and extraordinary rendition, targeted killings, freedom of expression, privacy and terrorist listings.
Terrorism and human rights has been the subject of increased attention since the events of September 11th, 2001. Drawing on works that were originally...
