By John Bell

Description

An in-depth study of the careers and roles of judges in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and England, this book is based on original language materials and investigations of judges and judicial institutions in each country. On the basis of these detailed case studies, the book suggests factors that shape the character of the judiciary in different countries, focusing on issues such as women\\\'s careers and the relationship between judicial careers and politics. Bell\\\'s investigations offer lessons on issues which the English judiciary is having to confront in its current period of reform.

• Chapters have a common structure, which enables easy comparison between the different countries on particular issues • Discussions are based on original language materials (translated where appropriate), providing a unique source of information on the various judiciaries that is not available in standard books on the legal system • Uniquely, the book covers both professional and lay judiciaries, enabling the reader to see the relationship between the two

Contents

1. Introduction; 2. The French judiciary; 3. The German judiciary; 4. The Spanish judiciary; 5. The Swedish judiciary; 6. The English judiciary in comparative perspective; 7. Factors shaping the character of the judiciary.

Published Year: 2006 Format: Hard Back ISBN: 9780521860727 Publisher: Cambridge University Press No of Pages: 416 Our Price: US $ 106.00 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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