Judicial Review in Norway - A Bicentennial Debate (Paperback)

Outside the United States, Norway's 1814 constitution is the oldest still in force. Constitutional judicial review has been a part of Norwegian court decision-making for most of these 200 years. Since the 1990s, Norway has also exercised review under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). Judicial review of legislation can be controversial: having unelected judges overruling popularly elected majorities seems undemocratic. Yet Norway remains one of the most democratic countries in the world. How does Norway manage the balance between democracy and judicial oversight? Author Anine Kierulf tells the story of Norwegian constitutionalism from 1814 until today through the lens of judicial review debates and cases. This study adds important insights into the social and political justifications for an active judicial review component in a constitutional democracy. Anine Kierulf argues that the Norwegian model of judicial review provides a useful perspective on the dichotomy of American and European constitutionalism.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Comparative Constitutional Law and Policy
Release date:	August 2019
Authors:	Anine Kierulf
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	342
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-44542-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Comparative politics Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Law & society Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Foundations of law > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal skills & practice > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal profession > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Constitutional & administrative law > General
LSN:	1-108-44542-X
Barcode:	9781108445429

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