Rule of Law

Name: Rule of Law
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ISBN: 9780141034539

ISBN-10: 014103453X

ISBN-13: 9780141034539

Edition: 2011

Authors: Tom. Bingham

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‘The Rule of Law’ is a phrase much used but little examined. The idea of the rule of law as the foundation of modern states and civilisations has recently become even more talismanic than that of democracy, but what does it actually consist of? In this brilliant short book, Britain’s former senior law lord, and one of the world’s most acute legal minds, examines what the idea actually means. He makes clear that the rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair and just society, is a guarantee of responsible government, is an important contribution to economic growth and offers the best means yet devised for securing peace and co-operation. He briefly examines the…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 9/14/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.04" wide x 7.72" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.220
Language: English



Preface






The Importance or the Rule or Law



Some History






The Accessibility of the Law



Law not Discretion



Equality Before the Law



The Exercise of Power



Human Rights



Dispute Resolution



A Fair Trial



The Rule of Law in the InternationalLegal Order






Terrorism and the Rule of Law



The Rule of Law and the Sovereignty of Parliament


Epilogue


Notes


Index