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Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Perspectives from African Courts

By: Rachel Ellett

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Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Perspectives from African Courts

By: Rachel Ellett

This book examines the complex relationship that exists between the construction of judicial power, and the institutional characteristics of the courts and their regime setting. It examines the intriguing connection between the construction of judicial power on the one hand, and the institutional characteristics of the courts and regime setting on the other. The book asks whether courts are rendered powerful by virtue of their institutional characteristics or by a supportive, perhaps acquiescent, regime setting. By analyzing the historical pathways of courts in Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi, this book argues that the emergence of judicial power since the colonial period, though fraught with many challenges, presents a unique opportunity for consolidating democracy. The book examines in detail the significant political decisions of the upper-level courts in Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi from the colonial period to the present day, analyzing them in relation to changes in the political environment over time. Analysis of these decisions is also supplemented by in-depth interviews with judges, lawyers and other important stakeholders in the judicial processes. This book demonstrates that even in the most challenging regime environments, effective institutions and determined individuals can push back against interference and issue politically powerful, independent decisions but the way in which judiciaries respond to this regime pressure varies enormously across countries and regions.

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1135966052

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Development from Adolescence to Early Adulthood

A dynamic systemic approach to transitions and transformations

By: Marion Kloep,Leo Hendry,Rachel Taylor,Ian Stuart-Hamilton

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Development from Adolescence to Early Adulthood

A dynamic systemic approach to transitions and transformations

By: Marion Kloep,Leo Hendry,Rachel Taylor,Ian Stuart-Hamilton

Traditionally, the subject of adolescent development has been explored using a stage based approach, often with an emphasis on the potential risks and problems of adolescence. Taking a different approach, in this book the authors draw upon a wealth of research to examine the period of development from adolescence to adulthood from a dynamic systems perspective; investigating multi-facetted, multi-variable explanations surrounding the transitions and consequent transformations that occur in young peoples’ lives, as they change from teenagers to young adults. The book considers the social institutions, interactions, contexts and relationships that influence each other, and young people, during developmental transitions. Topics covered include: dynamic systems theory in developmental and social psychology adolescents in social contexts compliments, lies and other social skills school, university and labour market transition adolescent health in a lifespan context family dynamics. Development from Adolescence to Early Adulthood will be key reading for academics, researchers and postgraduate students in the field of developmental psychology, as well as clinicians and policy makers working with young people.

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Psychology Press

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1317481399

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Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Perspectives from African Courts

By: Rachel Ellett

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Emerging Judicial Power in Transitional Democracies

Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda

By: Rachel L. Ellett

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Emerging Judicial Power in Transitional Democracies

Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda

By: Rachel L. Ellett

It is broadly accepted that an independent and empowered judiciary is central to the rule of law. This dissertation examines the construction of judicial power in emerging democracies through addressing the paradoxical presence of strong judicial power in weak and volatile democracies. I argue that we must unpack our assumptions about democracy and move beyond regime based theories of judicial behavior. I find that existing strategic decision-making theories do not adequately account for the emergence of judicial power in sub-Saharan Africa. Instead this study finds that variation in level of judicial institutionalization or viability accounts for the presence of strong judicial power in weak democracies. A judiciary with a high level of institutional viability is able to withstand the frequent exogenous shocks typically present in sub-Saharan Africa's neopatrimonial regimes.

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0549521704

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Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Development from Adolescence to Early Adulthood

Development from Adolescence to Early Adulthood

Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Pathways to Judicial Power in Transitional States

Emerging Judicial Power in Transitional Democracies

Emerging Judicial Power in Transitional Democracies

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