Bücher der Reihe ASCL Studies in Comparative Law

The common ground between religions could be fruitfully promoted in order to call for an effective protection of the climate system. Positioned at a junction of different worlds, this book is a multidisciplinary work on Islamic law, common law and environmental law. Looking at the past, present and future, the author suggests a paradigm shift starting from the common ground in order to propose a better future for environmental law in Muslim countries. As the first book to compare Shari'a and common law in field of environmental protection, it suggests a new path in comparative environmental law by recognizing the contributions of both history and spirituality.

This book brings together research on democratization processes and constitutional justice by examining the role of three generations of European constitutional courts in the transitions to democracy that took place in Europe in the twentieth century. Using a comparative perspective, the author examines how the constitutional courts during that period managed to ensure an initial full implementation of the constitutional provisions, thus contributing - together with other actors and factors - to the positive outcome of the democratization processes. European Constitutional Courts and Transitions to Democracy provides a better understanding of the relationship between transitions to democracy and constitutionalism from the perspective of constitutional courts.

Engaging critically with comparative law scholar Patrick Glenn's intellectual legacy, this volume examines his vision of law as tradition and of a 'cosmopolitan state.' An international group of leading scholars takes stock of the field of comparative law and where it is headed.

The divergence between French and American law in the protection of freedom of expression can be traced back to the two revolutionary traditions. This study explores the balancing between freedom of expression and other values in reference to the role of the government and the understanding of liberty.

Many countries rely on ordinary citizens to decide criminal cases. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the different forms of lay participation, including juries, mixed courts, lay courts, and lay magistrates. The readers will learn how lay participation is being embraced, rejected, or reformed in countries around the world.

Excessive national security secrecy has been a vexing problem in both of the post-9/11 US administrations, undermining democracy and the rule of law. Using a comparative and critical analysis, Sudha Setty considers constitutional priorities and potential avenues for reform in National Security Secrecy.

This book provides a comparative look at the role of three generations of European Constitutional Courts in the processes of transition to democracy, showing how they contributed to the positive outcome of democratization. It will appeal to scholars and practitioners interested in the waves of democratization in twentieth century Europe.

Comparing Law will appeal to all involved in comparative legal research, theorists and practitioners, both seasoned or beginners. This book provides an intellectually and linguistically accessible analytic framework for comparative law, one that serves to both redeem the existing scholarship and offer guidance for future work.

Comparing Law will appeal to all involved in comparative legal research, theorists and practitioners, both seasoned or beginners. This book provides an intellectually and linguistically accessible analytic framework for comparative law, one that serves to both redeem the existing scholarship and offer guidance for future work.