Democratization and the Judiciary: The Accountability Function of Courts in New Democracies (Democratization Studies)

by Siri Gloppen, Roberto Gargarella, Elin Skaar

This title examines the political role of courts in new democracies in Latin America and Africa, focusing on their ability to hold political power-holders accountable when they act outside their constitutionally defined powers. The book also issues a there are problems inherent in the current global move towards strong constitutional government, where increasingly strong powers are placed in the hands of judges who themselves are not made accountable.

220 pages, Paperback

First published July 26, 2004