Drawing on political, social and economic theory, Reforming Civil Procedure focuses on the English civil justice system by looking at its history and its processes. The book considers the objectives o
This substantial and original book examines how the EU Private International Law (PIL) framework is functioning, and it considers its impact on the administration of justice in cross-border cases with
The rule of law is increasingly regarded as integral to liberal democracy, and its significance is frequently discussed by lawyers, academics, politicians, and the media. But the meaning of the phrase
The book explores the factors that have contributed to the resistance to adopting and fully implementing gender equality law in Central and Eastern Europe, observable especially in the process of harm
During the past decade, administrative law has experienced remarkable development. It has consistently been one of the most dynamic and potent areas of legal innovation and of judicial activism. It ha
Trade and commerce are central to the wealth of nations. International and cross-border by nature, they require international rules. In response, a complex framework of rules have been developed to re
Better Regulation in the EU is a perennial and topical question which has important implications for the future direction of EU law. While actions directed at improving the quality and accessibility o
Now available in paperback! This book is a study of doctrinal and methodological divergence in the common law of obligations. It explores particular departures from the common law mainstream and the c
The aim of this important new collection is to explore how environmental crime and environmental criminal law are controlled within the European Union and its member states. It will examine the legal
"Clearly written and bursting with interesting and novel ideas, this lively book will be a great resource for anyone interested in Contract Law."--Prof. Paul S. Davies, U. College London ** "Key Ideas
The provisions of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) determine the relations of the EFTA countries Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein with the EU and its Member States. On its basis, the
The definition of organised crime has long been the object of lively debate, at national and international level. Sociological and legal analysis has not yet led to one definitive answer to the questi
These are the papers from the 8th Cambridge Tax Law History Conference held July 2016. The included papers were selected for their interest and relevance, and edited to the highest standard for inclus
The Law Commission (of England and Wales) and the Scottish Law Commission were both established in 1965 to promote the reform of the laws of their respective jurisdictions. Since then, they have each
This volume addresses the idea of origins, how things are formed, and how they relate to their present and future in terms of ‘constitution-making’ which is a continuous process in South Asian states.
The aim of this book is to explore labour law’s conceptual and normative narrative. If labour law is informed by the wider political and economic landscape within which it operates, then given the dec
This book examines the legal nature of 'an' Islamic state and the human rights it commits to uphold. It offers the first study into Islamic constitutions to map the relationship between Sharia and the
"How far did the European Union (EU) referendum result of 23 June 2016 really justify and necessitate the policies executed in response to it? What are the implications of that vote and its prolonged
The European Union celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2017, but celebrations were muted by Brexit and the growing sense of a crisis of identity. However, as this seminal work shows, the history and am
This book is a fully up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the law, economics and practice of UK merger control law. This guide presents an integrated legal and economic assessment of the substantive app
The essays in this volume, written by eight of the world's leading legal theorists and philosophers, began life as papers presented at seminars (held in Canberra and New York) devoted to the ideas of
Can firms freely choose their place for corporation and thus the applicable law? And is it possible that a firm can subsequently reincorporate in another country, with the effect of a change of the la
The law of personal property covers a very wide spectrum of scenarios and, unfortunately, has had little detailed scrutiny of its overarching structure over the years. It is a system and can best be u
Vigorous debate exists among constitutional scholars as to the appropriate 'modalities' of constitutional argument, and their relative weight. Many scholars, however, argue that one important modality
Author Tiago Andreotti explores the transnational legal infrastructure for dispute resolution in transnational securities transactions. It discusses the role of law and dispute resolution in securitie
Constitutional orders constitute political communities-and international orders deriving from them-by managing conflicts that threaten peace. This book explores how a European political community can
This book provides an accessible introduction to selected new issues in transnational law, and connects them to existing theoretical debates on transnational business regulation. More specifically, th
Choice architecture is everywhere. Nudging has become fashionable. The EU and some Member states, including Germany, explore the possibilities of informing their regulatory policies with behavioural i
This is a manual of law and practice relating to the fourteen remaining British overseas territories: Anguilla; Bermuda; British Antarctic Territory; British Indian Ocean Territory; Cayman Islands; Fa
Now available in paperback! The second edition of this highly recommended work addresses the interaction between conflict of laws, dispute resolution, electronic commerce, and consumer contracts. In a
The manual deals with the relevant legal framework and the confidentiality of the arbitration procedure after an introduction into the peculiarities of arbitration disputes concerning IP disputes. Spe
Provocative, engaging and insightful, Critical Jurisprudence challenges the reader to question dominant readings of the law, tracing a tradition of critical thought that has always haunted the orthodo
As people, business, and information cross borders, so too do legal disputes. Globalisation means that courts need to apply principles of private international law with increasing frequency. Thus, as
This book provides a detailed analysis of the institutional transformations brought about by the financial crisis, focusing on the institution-building course of Europe and the Constitution-bending co
The environment suffers enormously from armed conflicts and despite the increasing awareness of the pressing need to protect the environment, much environmental damage can occur legally during armed c
As people, business, and information cross borders, so too do legal disputes. Globalisation means that courts need to apply principles of private international law with increasing frequency. Thus, as
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, the world has witnessed increasing manifestations of eroding trust in the international trade regime, including Brexit and the Trump administration's u
This monograph seeks the optimal way to promote compatibility between systems of proprietary security rights in Europe, focusing on security rights over tangible movables and receivables. Based on com
Law's Judgement elucidates and defends a feature of contemporary law that is currently either overlooked or too glibly dismissed as morally troublesome or historically anachronistic. That feature is t
Methodological and metaphilosophical disputes in the contemporary philosophy of law are very vivid. Basic issues remain controversial. The purpose of the book is to confront approaches of Anglo-Saxon
