Courts, Politics and Constitutional Law - 9781032087214

Taylor & Francis

Courts, Politics and Constitutional LawJudicialization of Politics and Politicization of the Judiciary\nAuthor(s): Martin Belov\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032087214, 978-1032087214\nSynopsis\nThis book examines how the judicialization of politics, and the politicization of courts, affect representative democracy, rule of law, and separation of powers. \n\nThis volume critically assesses the phenomena of judicialization of politics and politicization of the judiciary. It explores the rising impact of courts on key constitutional principles, such as democracy and separation of powers, which is paralleled by increasing criticism of this influence from both liberal and illiberal perspectives. The book also addresses the challenges to rule of law as a principle, preconditioned on independent and powerful courts, which are triggered by both democratic backsliding and the mushrooming of populist constitutionalism.