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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Rule of Law Under Fire? by Professor Raymond Wacks
Does the rise of populism authoritarianism and nationalism threaten the welfare of the rule of law? Is this fundamental democratic ideal under siege? This important book examines the philosophical roots of the rule of law and its modern often contentious interpretation. It investigates 16 potential dangers from the exercise of judicial and administrative discretion and parliamentary sovereignty to the growth of globalisation the ‘war on terror’ and the power of Big Tech.The author identifies which issues pose genuine risks to the rule of law and suggests how they might be confronted to ensure its defence and preservation.