The Concept of Proportionality in Public Law

by CHUNG Wai Man, Franco
The Concept of Proportionality in Public Law
Author: CHUNG Wai Man, Franco
Publisher: City University of HK Press
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9629373785
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Proportionality is a German, and thus continental European, concept in public law that is applied by both the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The principle specifies that measures adopted by executive authorities should not exceed the limits of what is appropriate and necessary in order to achieve legitimate objectives in the interest of the public. Using a functional comparative approach, this book evaluates the extent to which proportionality has been integrated into the English and Hong Kong judicial systems by comparing case law in these courts with that of the CJEU and the ECtHR. The text also reviews the development of proportionality and presents a topical understanding of why its adoption and application have encountered difficulties, particularly regarding socio-economic rights, in some jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Written by a scholar with experience from both within the Hong Kong judicial system and from international research, this book is the first all-encompassing reference for legal practitioners worldwide.

Local Meanings of Proportionality

by Afroditi Marketou
Local Meanings of Proportionality
Author: Afroditi Marketou
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2021-07-22
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108834485
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A strong counter-argument to the universalising discourse on proportionality and global constitutionalism.

Proportionality in Law

by David Duarte
Proportionality in Law
Author: David Duarte
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2018-07-09
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9783319896465
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This book addresses the principle of proportionality, which is currently one of the most important instruments of judicial review, from both analytical and theory of law perspectives. As such, the analysis provided is far more comprehensive and can be applied to all areas of law, not just constitutional law. On the one hand, the volume offers a broad perspective on several aspects related to proportionality, such as its structure, the balancing methodology and the distinction between rules and principles. On the other, it provides an innovative, normativist and analytical approach to proportionality, helping readers understand its structure and behaviour.

Proportionality Analysis and Models of Judicial Review

by Benedikt Pirker
Proportionality Analysis and Models of Judicial Review
Author: Benedikt Pirker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Judicial review
ISBN: 9789089521415
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Proportionality analysis describes a particular legal technique of resolving conflicts between human rights or constitutional rights and public interests through a process of balancing. However, as a general tendency, the current vivid academic debate on proportionality pays insufficient attention to the institutional context - the question of judicial review. Based on the premise that proportionality analysis is a permissible approach to resolve conflicts between rights and other interests, this book lays out a strategy for courts and tribunals to deal with the challenge of using proportionality analysis in an adequate manner, taking into account their situation and context of judicial review. For this purpose, the book develops the concept of models of judicial review in a first theoretical chapter. These models are then applied to six comparative case studies in German and US constitutional law, the law of the European Convention on Human Rights, European Union law, World Trade Organization law, and international investment law. (Series: European Administrative Law - Vol. 8)

Comparative Constitutional Law

by Tom Ginsburg
Comparative Constitutional Law
Author: Tom Ginsburg
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0857931210
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This landmark volume of specially commissioned, original contributions by top international scholars organizes the issues and controversies of the rich and rapidly maturing field of comparative constitutional law. Divided into sections on constitutional design and redesign, identity, structure, individual rights and state duties, courts and constitutional interpretation, this comprehensive volume covers over 100 countries as well as a range of approaches to the boundaries of constitutional law. While some chapters reference the text of legal instruments expressly labeled constitutional, others focus on the idea of entrenchment or take a more functional approach. Challenging the current boundaries of the field, the contributors offer diverse perspectives - cultural, historical and institutional - as well as suggestions for future research. A unique and enlightening volume, Comparative Constitutional Law is an essential resource for students and scholars of the subject.

The Principle of Proportionality in European Law:A Comparative Study

by Nicholas Emiliou
The Principle of Proportionality in European Law:A Comparative Study
Author: Nicholas Emiliou
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1996-02-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:
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The main objective of this study is to present a comparative legal analysis of proportionality. It provides a close examination of the key areas in which this principle has been applied, both at the national and supranational levels. The whole work is placed in the context of transformation of public law in the twentieth century. As many important general principles of law as applied by the Court of Justice have been borrowed from German and French law, a comparative study of the various forms which this principle has assumed in both German and French public law is presented. The book then offers an in-depth analysis of the application and impact of the principle of proportionality in EC law. The introduction and development of this principle by the Court of Justice represents one of the most striking examples of the interaction between the Community and national legal systems. It also illustrates the character of Community law as developed by the Court and the law-making function of the latter.

Courts, Politics and Constitutional Law

by Martin Belov
Courts, Politics and Constitutional Law
Author: Martin Belov
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2019-10-16
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000707970
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This book examines how the judicialization of politics, and the politicization of courts, affect representative democracy, rule of law, and separation of powers. This volume critically assesses the phenomena of judicialization of politics and politicization of the judiciary. It explores the rising impact of courts on key constitutional principles, such as democracy and separation of powers, which is paralleled by increasing criticism of this influence from both liberal and illiberal perspectives. The book also addresses the challenges to rule of law as a principle, preconditioned on independent and powerful courts, which are triggered by both democratic backsliding and the mushrooming of populist constitutionalism and illiberal constitutional regimes. Presenting a wide range of case studies, the book will be a valuable resource for students and academics in constitutional law and political science seeking to understand the increasingly complex relationships between the judiciary, executive and legislature.