Asian Comparative Constitutional Law, Volume 1

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Asian Comparative Constitutional Law, Volume 1

Constitution-Making

Comparative law Constitutional and administrative law: general

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Language: English

Published by: Hart Publishing

Published on: 18th May 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 528 pages

ISBN: 9781509949700


Book Overview

This is the first in a 4-volume set that provides the definitive account of the major issues of comparative constitutional law in 19 Asian jurisdictions.

Volume 1 explores the process and contents in the making of a new constitution. The book provides answers to questions on the causes, processes, substance and implantation involved in making new constitutions such as:

  • What are the political, social, and economic factors that drive the constitution-making?
  • How are constitutions made, and who makes them?
  • What are the substantive contents of constitution-making?
  • What kinds of legislation are enacted to implement constitutions?
  • How do courts enforce constitutions?

The book considers the impact of decolonisation, globalisation and social-political dynamics which have led to the enactment of numerous independent constitutions in Asia including Vietnam (2013), Nepal (2015) and Thailand (2017).

The jurisdictions covered include: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. An essential reference for those interested in Asian constitutional law.

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