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In a groundbreaking analysis of violent protests in democracies, Avia Pasternak provides an in-depth philosophical examination of the ethics of uncivil resistance to state-sanctioned injustice. Drawing on sociological and normative analyses, Pasternak assesses the permissibility of violent protest, demonstrating its importance in achieving instrumental and expressive goals in contemporary society.

Presents an in-depth interrogation of the theory and application of the Basic Structure Doctrine in the Federation of Malaysia.

This book discusses contemporary challenges within the law of the sea, a domain of international law extensively codified in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The volume will be of interest to students and scholars in the field of the law of the sea, international relations and international law.

This book discusses the issue of limited stakeholder recognition and protection of stakeholder interests within the Anglo-Saxon corporate governance model practised in many Sub-Saharan African countries. It will interest regulators, bankers, auditors, policymakers and researchers in comparative corporate governance and financial regulation.

This book explores the distinctive nature of clinical legal education in a range of global contexts. It examines what makes clinic different to other aspects of legal education, and how it differs from experiential learning in other disciplines. It will be of interest to researchers of clinical legal education.

This book explores the profound transformations brought about by the datafication of society, and reflects on the implications this has for activism, social movements, and contentious politics. It be of great interest to scholars and researchers of social movements, political science, social anthropology, and ethnography.

An essential guide for UK tax practitioners advising corporate and personal clients on overseas tax positions. Produced in partnership with PKF International, the guide sets out the tax regimes for 144 of the leading jurisdictions around the globe.

This popular Handbook contains a fully-updated collection of statutory, non-statutory and European materials relating to employment law in England and Wales, and Scotland.

Expropriation is a hotly debated issue in international investment law. This book applies the insights of legal theory to analyse expropriation clauses in investment treaties, clarifying what expropriation is and how to apply the unspecific prescriptions in investment agreements.

This book showcases an exhaustive analysis marked by systematic methodology and impeccable mastery of international human rights law. It combines rigorous analysis with theoretical originality. This monumental work stands as the definitive reference for advanced students, doctoral candidates, scholars, and legal practitioners alike in the field. It offers a unique, in-depth exploration of global human rights norms and mechanisms, systematically updated with the latest jurisprudential developments from regional and United Nations treaty bodies. Demonstrating an exceptional level of scholarship and expertise over the subject, this treatise provides authoritative insights and a thorough exploration of international human rights law, making it indispensable for navigating the complexities of human rights litigation globally. An essential tool for litigants, it is also an indispensable resource in any academic library, setting a new standard in both international legal practice and academic research in international human rights law.

"Recently, a rising number of countries have turned away from democracy and human rights and the rule of law has been in retreat. The book defines the rule of law, assesses recent trends in its practice, and offers in-depth analysis of developments in international context and in key countries"--

The Routledge Handbook of Disability, Crime, and Justice stands as a definitive guide to disability, crime, and justice and will be of value to all those with an interest in this area.

Provides a clear understanding of data protection and privacy and examines their social value amid political struggles and the AI revolution.

Uncovers the growing body of legal principles and rules around mortgages devised by various institutions beyond the national dimension.

An authoritative handbook on the intersection of commercial law and technology, addressing pressing social issues and appealing to academics, lawyers, technologists, students, and policymakers around the world.

This book offers the reformist perspective of one of the most persistent and outspoken constitutional reformers in China. Through the analysis of landmark constitutional events in China since the late nineteenth century, it reveals the fatal dilemma faced by constitutional reform and the deadly dangers of any violent revolution that arises out of the frustration with the repeated failures of reform. Although there is no easy way out of such a predicament, the book analyzes available resources in the existing system and suggests possible strategies that might bring success to future constitutional reforms.