Africaa??with its mix of statute, custom and religiona??is at the center of the debate about law and its impact on gender relations. This is because of the centrality of the gender question and its im
This book addresses the ethics of situational crime prevention. Are situational crime prevention strategies likely to constrain unduly peoplea??s freedom of movement? Do such strategies involve an int
The trial is central to the institutional framework of criminal justice. It provides the procedural link between crime and punishment, and is the forum in which both guilt and innocence and sentence a
Fascist legal theory, its uncritical acceptance of fascist legal thinking by American and British scholars of the time, and the continuing remnants of its system in extant institutions all point to th
The book illustrates the distinct relationship between international, European and national legislation in the field of non discrimination law. It covers the grounds of discrimination addressed in th
Biobanks are proliferating rapidly worldwide because they are powerful tools and organisational structures for undertaking medical research. By linking samples to data on the health of individuals, it
This publication provides a fresh perspective on the litigation of the European Court of Human Rights by focusing upon the role that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play in it. The inspiration f
In an age of globalisation, many regulatory problems lie beyond the reach of the nation state. Solutions have to be found which extend beyond territorial borders. Normally we would expect internationa
'The Criminal Question' draws attention to the specific location and constitution of a given field of forces, and the themes, issues, dilemmas and debates that compose it. At the same time it enables
`The Criminal Question' draws attention to the specific location and constitution of a given field of forces, and the themes, issues, dilemmas and debates that compose it. At the same time it enables
Pressures Associated with globalisation of markets, exacerbated by the `credit crunch', have placed pressure on many nation states to make their labour markets more `flexible'. In so doing, many stat
Pressures Associated with globalisation of markets, exacerbated by the `credit crunch', have placed pressure on many nation states to make their labour markets more `flexible'. In so doing, many state
Governing Independence tells the story of the not-for-profit housing sector in England, focusing on its representative body, the National Housing Federation. The story tells of how the Federation and
Letters of credit have retained their role as an instrument for the financing of foreign trade. An understanding of the law and practice in point is imperative for lawyers advising business people and
British barrister Kramer presents an index of key academic and other writings on contract law published as articles, journal chapters, and books, aiming to cover all writings published in English abou
Monitoring and enforcement issues must be analyzed when determining the effectiveness of pollution control regulation. This book demonstrates how an economic analysis of law enforcement can generate i
While it is a truism that emerging technologies present both opportunities for, and challenges to, their host communities, the legal community has only recently begun to consider their significance. O
Costs and Cautionary Tales provides an overview of how economic analysis can enrich an understanding of law and can provide standards for its critical evaluation. The book eschews a dogmatic approach,
Restorative Justice has emerged around the world as a potent challenge to traditional models of criminal justice, and restorative programs, policies and legislative reforms are being implemented in ma
Entering into force in July 2002, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court established a court exercising jurisdiction over the most serious crimes of international concern if national jud
