This book is about heroes of law. It provides examples of when
judges have exercised courage, moderation, wisdom, and justice
rather than blindly following the law. It also discusses the
contentious issue of whether a judge has a moral responsibility to
defend the rule of law, regardless of what the law actually states.
The work presents a collection of thirteen stories about judges who
in different settings have stood up against the authorities and
public opinion in the defence of the rule of law. An introductory
chapter sets the scene with two examples of situations gone wrong
when those applying the law have just followed the demands of those
in power. The thirteen stories are followed by two theoretical
chapters discussing the moral responsibility of the judge. Finally,
the book explores the kind of ethical theory required to guide
judges in the assessments they must make, and the choices they have
to take in order to fulfil their moral responsibilities. It is
argued that the classic virtues of courage, moderation, wisdom, and
justice are all qualities that can contribute to both sound
judgment and reflection. The book thus seeks to nurture a realistic
culture and a tradition of cultivating lawyers who defend the rule
of law. Against a background where the history of our legal
institutions when put to the test, is largely nothing to be proud
of, the work seeks to change this by highlighting and reflecting on
the exceptions. The book will be illuminating reading for students
and academics working in the areas of Jurisprudence, Legal Ethics,
and Legal History.
General
| Imprint: |
Taylor & Francis
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2023 |
| First published: |
2024 |
| Authors: |
Hans Petter Graver
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
196 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-249760-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-03-249760-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781032497600 |
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