This title examines the political role of courts in new democracies in Latin America and Africa, focusing on their ability to hold political power-holders accountable when they act outside their constitutionally defined powers. The book also issues a warning: there are problems inherent in the current global move towards strong constitutional government, where increasingly strong powers are placed in the hands of judges who themselves are not made accountable.
| ISBN: | 9780714684499 |
| Publication date: | 26th February 2004 |
| Author: | Roberto Gargarella |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 220 pages |
| Series: | Democratization and Autocratization Studies |
| Genres: |
Political structures: democracy Methods, theory and philosophy of law Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law |