Commonwealth Caribbean Constitutional Law

Author : Fred Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135338043
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commonwealth Caribbean Constitutional Law written by Fred Phillips and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes the reforms proposed by the various Caribbean Commissions since 1985, making it a comprehensive guide to constitutional law in the Caribbean. It outlines sources of the law and developing changes in the doctrine of sovereignty of Parliament and the Conventions of the Constitution as well as in the role of the Public Service. There is also an expanded commentary on the Caribbean judiciary in which special reference is made to the proposed Caribbean Court of Justice.Caribbean Constitutional Law will be valuable to students of law and political science and practitioners wishing to renew their acquaintance with the basic concepts of constitutional law.

Author : Eddy David Ventose
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415538734
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commonwealth Caribbean Administrative Law written by Eddy David Ventose and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commonwealth Caribbean Administrative Law comprehensively explores the nature and function of administrative law in contemporary Caribbean society. The text considers the administrative machinery of Caribbean States, Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary, and examines the basis for judicial review of executive and administrative action in the Caribbean. The book will also examine how the courts on the Commonwealth Cariibeen have sought to define principles of administrative law.

Author : Richard Albert
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192511505
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Caribbean Constitutions written by Richard Albert and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Caribbean Constitutions offers a detailed and analytical view of the constitutions of the Caribbean region, examining the constitutional development of its diverse countries. The Handbook explains the features of the region's constitutions and examines themes emerging from the Caribbean's experience with constitutional interpretation and reform. Beginning with a Foreword from the former President of the Caribbean Court of Justice and an Introduction by the lead editor, Richard Albert, the remainder of the book is divided into four parts. Part I, 'Caribbean Constitutions in the World', highlights what is distinctive about the constitutions of the Caribbean. Part II covers the constitutions of the Caribbean in detail, offering a rich analysis of the constitutional history, design, controversies, and future challenges in each country or group of countries. Each chapter in this section addresses topics such as the impact of key historical and political events on the constitutional landscape for the jurisdiction, a systematic account of the interaction between the legislature and the executive, the civil service, the electoral system, and the independence of the judiciary. Part III addresses fundamental rights debates and developments in the region, including the death penalty and socio-economic rights. Finally, Part IV features critical reflections on the challenges and prospects for the region, including the work of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the future of constitutional reform. This is the first book of its kind, bringing together in a single volume a comprehensive review of the constitutional development of the entire Caribbean region, from the Bahamas in the north to Guyana and Suriname in South America, and all the islands in between. While written in English, the book embraces the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region, and covers the Anglophone Caribbean as well as the Spanish-, French-, and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries.

Author : Tracy S. Robinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780414089853
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Caribbean Constitutional Law written by Tracy S. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... [I]dentifies the key features of the constitutional systems in the twelve independent states and 6 overseas territories in the Anglophone Caribbean, discusses the foundational concepts associated with these constitutions, and reviews the development and reform of constitutional law in this region"--Back cover

Author : Derek O'Brien
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782253955
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Constitutional Systems of the Commonwealth Caribbean written by Derek O'Brien and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Commonwealth Caribbean comprises a group of countries (mainly islands) lying in an arc between Florida in the north and Venezuela in the south. Varying widely in terms of their size, population, ethnic composition and economic wealth, these countries are, nevertheless, linked by their shared experience of colonial rule under the British Empire and their decision, upon attaining independence, to adopt a constitutional system of government based on the so-called 'Westminster model'. Since independence these countries have, in the main, enjoyed a sustained period of relative political stability, which is in marked contrast to the experience of former British colonies in Africa and Asia. This book seeks to explore how much of this is due to their constitutional arrangements by examining the constitutional systems of these countries in their context and questioning how well the Westminster model of democracy has successfully adapted to its transplantation to the Commonwealth Caribbean. While taking due account of the region's colonial past and its imprint on postcolonial constitutionalism, the book also considers notable developments that have occurred since independence. These include the transformation of Guyana from a parliamentary democracy to a Cooperative Republic with an executive president; the creation of a Caribbean Single Market and Economy and its implications for national sovereignty; and the replacement of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council by the Caribbean Court of Justice as the final court of appeal for a number of countries in the region. The book also addresses the resurgence of interest in constitutional reform across the region in the last two decades, which has culminated in demands for radical reforms of the Westminster model of government and the severance of all remaining links with colonial rule.

Author : Gilbert Kodilinye
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9786610167319
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commonwealth Caribbean Civil Procedure written by Gilbert Kodilinye and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Simeon C. R. McIntosh
Publisher : Ian Randle Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9789768167286
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caribbean Constitutional Reform written by Simeon C. R. McIntosh and published by Ian Randle Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the first book to be written on Caribbean constitutional theory. In the continuing discourse and emergent project of constitutional reform in the Commonwealth Caribbean, it examines the origins of the Independence Constitutions across the Commonwealth Caribbean and traces the region's constitutional development from the time of the emancipation of slavery through to independence. At its core is the premise that constitutional reform must necessarily result in a redefining of West Indian political identity. The theme throughout the book is the fact that the written constitutions of the Caribbean all have their origin in the British Parliament and the unwritten English constitution that has evolved over centuries. The existing constitutions were all the result of the collaborative efforts of the region's political elite and British officials, with no participation from the West Indian people. The Crown is still claimed and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council remains the final appellate court. In the result, political independence has simply meant that the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean are independent subjects of the Crown rather than colonial subjects. The book begins with the process of 'lawful devolution of sovereignty' and the origins of the sovereign states of the Commonwealth Caribbean and proceeds to address the theoretical issues of founding and amendability as well as such pressing issues about the relationship between a prime minister and a head of state in a parliamentary republic and electoral reform. An entire chapter is devoted to the Bill of Rights and addresses the fundamental rights and freedoms preserved in Caribbean Bills of Rights as well as the controversial and paradoxical Savings Clauses, which in and of themselves might justify the rewriting of the fundamental rights provisions of Commonwealth Caribbean Constitutions. Caribbean Constitutional Reform offers a philosophical justification for the establishment of a Caribbean Supreme Court based on the idea of sovereignty and the right of a people to define themselves. This work makes the first definitive step to addressing these critical issues in Caribbean constitutional theory and sets the stage for a 'new constitutional discourse' shaped by a Caribbean court of final appeal. "

Author : Angela D. Byre
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004479414
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Human Rights Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean written by Angela D. Byre and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together a unique collection of papers concerning the protection of human rights under Bills of Rights in Commonwealth Caribbean Countries and under regional and international human rights treaties. The papers have been prepared by distinguished judges, legal practitioners, government officers and members of non-governmental human rights organisations. The work demonstrates the relevance of international human rights law in domestic cases, and considers practical ways of strengthening effective protection of human rights through constitutional and international laws and mechanisms. The book is arranged on a thematic basis, with each chapter being devoted to papers and discussions on a particular human rights issue. The issues covered are: the use of available remedies; liberty and security of the person; the right to a fair trial; access to court; the right to life and human dignity; freedom of expression; equality before the law; freedom of association; the role of Governments and of non-governmental organisations in the protection and the promotion of human rights.

Author : Albert Fiadjoe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1859414222
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law written by Albert Fiadjoe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1999 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Taking a critical look at the major areas of constitutional and administrative law, Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law places a firm emphasis on the protection of citizens' rights and good governance. The third edition of this book builds on the success of the previous two editions, setting out the established legal principles through Caribbean cases, along with critique and commentary of the law where appropriate. Contemporary issues and changes in Caribbean public law are addressed; these include the refining of the rules governing judicial review, recent cases dealing with the death penalty, and the likely impact of CARICOM initiatives on the rights of citizens." --Book Jacket.

Author : Albert Fiadjoe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781135564469
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law written by Albert Fiadjoe and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book depicts the various ways in which Caribbean courts seek to protect the citizen against the abuse of state power through the powerful tool of judicial review. Illustrations are drawn from both constitutional law and administrative law. Between these two subject areas,there is illustration of how the courts utilise their power of judicial review not only to control state legislative authority but also the exercise of discretion by public authorities.The basic approach of the book is to reflect the established legal principles through Caribbean cases, with critique and commentary made where appropriate. Some suggestions for reform are also discussed. "--Provided by publisher.