Introduction “The title of this talk is of course based on the famous statement that “Laws are like sausages — it is best not to see them being made.” The remark is generally attributed to Bismarck, although, according to Wikipedia,… Read more ›
The Productivity Commission has released its draft report on access to justice in the civil jurisdiction, and will now seek public feedback. The PC provides advice to the Commonwealth on economic issues. The terms of reference for its inquiry focus… Read more ›
Chancery court. Court of claims. Magisterial court. Municipal court. These are just a few of the names given to courts of limited jurisdiction, or “special courts.” About 66% of the nation’s cases are processed in a special court. In 2009,… Read more ›
The Ramapo Journal of Law and Society is an interdisciplinary, online journal devoted to the publication of undergraduate scholarship in Law and Society. The journal is published by an editorial board of students and faculty representing the Ramapo College undergraduate… Read more ›
Judicial Education and Training, the inaugural journal for IOJT members is now available online. To download Volume 1, Number 1 of the Journal to your desktop or mobile device, follow this link. About the International Organization for Judicial Training The… Read more ›
Gary Slapper’s “How the Law works” is now available on Amazon. The website also offering the possibility to acquire the volume of “The Rule of Law”. Check the website listed as source in order to add the product to your… Read more ›
The Pioneers of Qualitative Research resource is a rich, dynamic and expanding resource for the social sciences. It includes in-depth life-story interviews with 34 pioneers of British social research, including eminent scholars such as Peter Townsend and Ann Oakley. The… Read more ›
Technology is changing the legal landscape so quickly. Yet law students in our universities approach legal tools and resources wary and fearful. We have access to a wealth of information, and to many tools that could render our learning and… Read more ›
Taught by one of the world’s leading experts in the field, this course will educate students about the fundamentals of international criminal law and policy. We will explore the challenges of prosecuting international genocide, war crimes, terrorism, and piracy cases.… Read more ›
Judicial, the market for jobs in both academia and other sectors is competitive, and you therefore need to plan ahead, be strategic in your job search and look at ways to stand out from the crowd. This ebook offers step-by-step advice… Read more ›
In an episode of The Simpsons, the juvenile delinquent Jimbo Jones helps a group which is trying to reduce crime in the community. The scheme, however, goes badly wrong. Disenchanted, Jimbo turns to another member and says “Hey man, you’ve… Read more ›
The supranational law of the European Union represents a uniquely powerful, far-reaching, and controversial instance of the growth of international legal governance, one that has forever altered the political and legal landscape of its Member States. The EU has attracted… Read more ›
The Supreme Court Database is the definitive source for researchers, students, journalists, and citizens interested in the U.S. Supreme Court. The Database contains over two hundred pieces of information about each case decided by the Court between the 1953 and… Read more ›
by Dan Tench Yesterday’s decision of the US Supreme Court in NFIB et al v Sebelius regarding the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”, aka Obamacare), which has convulsed the American political scene, usefully illustrates the important differences between the US Court and its… Read more ›