Fighting for Justice: Common Law and Civil Law Judges: Threats and Challenges

This book aims to restore trust in judges as custodians of the law and justice by comparing Civil and Common Law countries and offering a unique insight into their work. It is accessible to students and the general public and raises important contemporary legal issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2021
Publisher: University of Wales Press

Amidst a time when the rule of law faces significant challenges, governments exhibit a willingness to deliberately disregard legal norms, and the independence of justice is under constant threat from relentless pressure exerted by both the executive and the media. This book seeks to contribute to the restoration of trust in judges as the guardians of the law and justice. By comparing countries with civil and common law systems, it presents a unique opportunity to gather the expertise of eminent judges and legal authorities from five different nations. This comprehensive compilation offers a profound insight into their work and the manner in which they administer justice, drawing from their respective professional experiences and legal practices.

Rather than being a technical debate limited to experts, this book is designed to be accessible to students and the general public, raising important contemporary legal issues that concern them as citizens and as individuals who share a common aspiration for justice and a strong attachment to the rule of law. Through its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, the book encourages readers to engage with these critical topics and explore the role of judges in upholding the rule of law in our diverse global society.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786837462