The advent of the written constitution has given rise to an enduring tension in constitutional
statecraft pitting constitutionalism against democracy.'Constitutionalism strikes a decidedly …

This book analyses unamendability in democratic constitutionalism and engages critically
and systematically with its perils, offering a much-needed corrective to existing …

The relationship between corruption and human rights is only beginning to be seriously
examined. A major premise of the ongoing research argues that corruption disables a state …

Since the early 1990s a growing number of constitution building processes in countries
transitioning from authoritarian rule or recovering from war or severe institutional crisis have …

Public involvement in constitution making is increasingly considered to be essential for the
legitimacy and effectiveness of the process. It is also becoming more widespread, spurred …

What explains the continuation of strong executive power despite the introduction of new
formal constraints on presidents? This article focuses on the elites working within the state …

Ours is an era of constitution-making. Approximately one-quarter of the world's written
constitutions have been promulgated since 1974 (Elkins et al., 2009a). The trend over this …

Constitutionalism affirms the idea that democracy should not lead to the violation of human
rights or the oppression of minorities. This book aims to explore the relationship between …

Ningún apartado constitucional es más importante que las reglas que regulan la enmienda
constitucional. En su forma ideal, los procedimientos modernos de reforma constitucional …

State Crime and Civil Activism explores the work of non-government organisations (NGOs)
challenging state violence and corruption in six countries–Colombia, Tunisia, Kenya …