The English Judges

This is the paperback edition of Robert Stevensâ?? acclaimed study of the English Judiciary from an historical perspective, with special reference to its chang

"A powerful historical, conceptual, and moral case for the proposition that judges on common law grounds should refuse to enforce unjust legislation. This is su

"The Judiciary and Congress not only do not communicate on their most basic concerns; they do not know how they may properly do so," writes Frank M. Coffin, a f

Leading historical research analysing the history of judges and judging, allowing comparisons between British, American, Commonwealth and Civil Law jurisdiction

This study of the English judiciary stimulates a discussion of the factors shaping judicial independence, including accountability and constitutional adjudicati

In 2007 the International Association of Constitutional Law established an Interest Group on 'The Use of Foreign Precedents by Constitutional Judges' to conduct