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Judicial Activism in an Age of Populism
This book explores range of meanings attributed to the terms 'judicial activism' and 'populism' in contemporary times and examines potential interplay between these two phenomena. Drawing upon many political examples, it discusses the implication of populist movements for democratic institutions, policies, processes.
| Author(s) | Edited by Sonja Grover (Lakehead University, Canada). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 178 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
This book explores range of meanings attributed to the terms 'judicial activism' and 'populism' in contemporary times and examines potential interplay between these two phenomena. Drawing upon many political examples, it discusses the implication of populist movements for democratic institutions, policies, processes.
Introduction 1. The impact of populism on constitutional interpretation in the EU Member States 2. The instrumental abuse of constitutional courts: how populists can use constitutional courts against the opposition 3. (De-)judicialization of politics in t
Sonja Grover is Full Professor at the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, Canada. She graduated with a PhD from the University of Toronto, Canada. She has devoted more than 20 years to law research, publishing numerous law books and articles in p
