7. Courts

2019 ◽  
pp. 181-213
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Fisher ◽  
Bettina Lange ◽  
Eloise Scotford
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Different Types

Courts play an important role in environmental law. Among other things, they uphold the rule of law and adjudicate on the legal disputes that inevitably arise. This chapter explores the role of courts in environmental law. It outlines why courts are understood to be important in environmental law, what courts are, the different types of courts relevant to UK and EU environmental law, the importance of access to justice, and the actual and potential role of specialist environmental courts. Overall, what is apparent from this chapter is not only that the role of courts is an important one, but that it is also complex.

Weaving a Tangled Web:Hapeand the Obfuscation of Canadian Reception Law

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 55-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
John H. Currie
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Supreme Court Of Canada ◽  
Customary International Law ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Legal Obligations ◽  
Canadian Law ◽  
The Relationship

SummaryThe majority Supreme Court of Canada judgment inHape— a case concerning extraterritorial applicability of theCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms— is premised on three aspects of the relationship between international and Canadian law: (1) the interaction of customary international law and Canadian common law; (2) the role of Canada’s international legal obligations inCharterinterpretation; and (3) the potential role of customary international law as a source of unwritten principles of the Canadian Constitution. This article reviews pre-existing law in all three of these areas and analyzes a number of innovations apparently introduced thereto, with little or no explanation, by the majority inHape. It concludes thatHapeseriously exacerbates an already uncertain relationship between international and Canadian law, with fundamental consequences for the rule of law in Canada.

scholarly journals Strengthening the founding values of the EU: The potential role of the Fundamental Rights Agency

European View ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Margaritis
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Maastricht Treaty ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Member States ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
The One ◽  
The Eu

The rule of law is one of the founding values of the EU, as indicated in Article 2 TEU. This provision recognises that the rule of law is a core value, inherent to liberal democracy, and one which characterised the Union and its member states long before the formal establishment of the EU by the Maastricht Treaty. However, several member states, most notably Poland and Hungary, seem to have placed this value in jeopardy, leading EU institutions to disagree on how to combat this problem and its political consequences. The aim of this article is to propose a solution that involves a rather neglected, yet certainly competent actor, the Fundamental Rights Agency. The outcome would be twofold: on the one hand, the rule of law would be vitally strengthened; on the other, the role of the Agency would be fortified in line with its scope.

scholarly journals Finality of Judgments in Civil Cases and Related Considerations: The Experience of Ukraine and Lithuania

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 6-29
Author(s):  
Kostiantyn Gusarov ◽  
Viktor Terekhov
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Judicial Reform ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Public Role ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
Judicial Economy

Finality of judgments is a concept that puts an end to the trial, prohibiting subsequent appeals, opening of new proceedings and disputing clearly established facts. Despite being promoted by the Council of Europe and its Court of Human Rights and familiar to most if not all states, its application still encounters misunderstanding in some Eastern European Countries. Deeply rooted ideas of substantive truth and public role of the judiciary, a rather idiosyncratic notion of fair trial and the rule of law all lead to underestimation of the role played by finality in a peaceful life of the society. This article addresses the experience of Ukraine (where a major judicial reform has just taken place) and Lithuania – two post-Soviet nations that both, still in their unique way, worked on implementing the principle of finality into their procedural order. The paper also explores an uneasy balance to be found between this notion and other relevant considerations (access to justice, rule of law, judicial economy and some other).

scholarly journals The Profession(s)’ Engagements with LawTech: Narratives and Archetypes of Future Law

2019 ◽  
pp. 6-26
Author(s):  
Lisa Webley ◽  
John Flood ◽  
Julian Webb ◽  
Francesca Bartlett ◽  
Kate Galloway ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Legal Services ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Descriptive Account ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Professional Field ◽  
Legal Professional

This article argues that there are three narratives to technology’s role in augmenting, disrupting or ending the current legal services environment—each of which gives life to particular legal professional archetypes in how lawyers react to LawTech. In tracing these influential narratives and associated archetypes, we map the evolving role of LawTech, the legal profession and legal services delivery. The article concludes by proffering a further narrative of technology’s role in law known as ‘adaptive professionalism’, which emphasises the complex, contextual nature of the legal professional field. Through this normative rather than descriptive account it is suggested that the profession may access the benefits of technological developments while holding on to essential notions of ethical conduct, access to justice and the rule of law.

scholarly journals Access to remedy in transnational development projects: the need for effective and comprehensive remedy ecosystems

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-144
Author(s):  
Martijn Scheltema
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Indigenous Rights ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
General Stability ◽  
Democratic Systems

It is observed in the Introduction of this special issue that the rule of law has been an integral part of the development of democratic systems of government in national states and features powerfully within contemporary ‘good-governance’ promotion in the Global South by development financial institutions (DFIs). However, the rule of law is predominantly used to emphasise the importance of stability of contract and protection of property in connection with transnational development projects (TDPs) and does not so much focus on the general stability of (e.g. indigenous) rights, access to justice and fairness. Thus, it is important to deviate from a narrow interpretation of the rule of law and include the role of all types of actors in safeguarding this rule of law.

scholarly journals SINERGISITAS PERAN DAN TANGGUNG JAWAB ADVOKAT DAN NEGARA DALAM PEMBERIAN BANTUAN HUKUM CUMA-CUMA

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ade Irawan Taufik
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Legal Assistance ◽  
Legal Aid ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Role Of The State

<p>Dalam mewujudkan prinsip-prinsip negara hukum, advokat diwajibkan memberikan bantuan hukum bagi orang atau kelompok miskin, namun pada kenyataanya kewajiban advokat dalam memberikan bantuan hukum cuma-cuma terdapat banyak kendala dalam prakteknya, oleh karena itu diperlukan campur tangan negara. Permasalahannya adalah bagaimana konsepsi bantuan hukum yang selama ini terjadi dan bagaimana sinergisitas arah bantuan hukum yang berpihak pada masyarakat miskin dan bagaimana sinergisitas peran negara dan advokat dalam pemberian bantuan hukum cuma-cuma bagi orang atau kelompok miskin. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif dapat disimpulkan bahwa konsepsi bantuan hukum yang terjadi selama ini yang bersifat individual dan konvensional dengan pengaturan yang bersifat parsial dan tidak tersistem sehingga membawa pada suatu kondisi belum terwujudnya suatu perubahan sosial yang berkeadilan dan kesadaran hukum masyarakat serta mudahnya akses untuk mendapatkan keadilan tersebut. Peran negara hadir dalam membentuk regulasi dalam bentuk UU Bantuan Hukum 2011, yang memberikan suatu konsep baru bantuan hukum. Keberadaan UU Bantuan Hukum semakin menguatkan peran advokat dalam memberikan bantuan cuma- cuma, sehingga peran dan kewajiban advokat yang diatur dalam UU Advokat 2003 dapat bersinergi dengan peran negara dalam menyelenggarakan bantuan hukum sebagaimana diatur dalam UU Bantuan Hukum 2011.</p><p>In realizing the principles of the rule of law, advocates were oblige to provide legal assistance to people or the poor, however the liability of advocates in giving free legal aid encounter many obstacles in practices, therefore, the intervention of state were required. The problem is the conception of legal aid that occurs and how is the synergy between advocates and states in giving a free legal aid and pro-poor legal aid. By using the normative research method, it can be concluded that legal aid conception occurred during thistime is individualized and conventional with partial and unsystemized se ƫ ng lead to a condition of unestablished just social change and public awareness as well as easy access to justice. The Role of states presents by establishing the regulation in form of Legal Aid Act 2011, which provides a new concept of legal aid. The existence of Legal Aid Act strengthens the role of advocates in providing free assistance, so that the roles and responsibili ties set out in the Advocate Act 2003 can be synergized with the role of the state in legal aid as set out in the Legal Aid Act 2011.</p>

Economic and Institutional Determinants of the Rule of Law: A New Empirical Exploration

2021 ◽  
pp. 237-254
Author(s):  
Jacek Lewkowicz ◽  
Jakub Byler ◽  
Przemysław Litwiniuk
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Institutional Factors ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Political Systems ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Institutional Determinants

The rule of law has proved to be significant in economic and social development and the functioning of political systems. At the same time, determinants of the rule of law remain far from transparent. Our study focuses on a novel set of economic and institutional factors potentially shaping the rule of law. The quantitative research is based on econometric and machine-learning apparatus and covers a global sample of countries. The output of our study exposes the crucial role of the quality of the law, access to justice and impartial public administration to assure the rule of law. Apart from the contribution to the literature, our conclusions may be helpful for policymakers.

scholarly journals Conceptualising A Role for The Common Law in Environmental Protection in Singapore

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Kenny Chng
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Common Law ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Common

Abstract In Singapore, the key institutions driving environmental protection are the legislature and the executive. The judiciary's role in environmental protection has thus far been relatively minor. By drawing upon environmental law theory and comparative analysis of other common law jurisdictions, this article explores avenues through which the common law can be engaged more meaningfully to further environmental protection in Singapore. A conceptualisation of environmental law as directed at furthering the rule of law by promoting carefully-considered and participatory environmental governance will be suggested as a fruitful way forward for thinking about the role of the common law in environmental protection. Drawing upon this theory, as well as the experience of other common law jurisdictions, the article proposes a set of concrete steps by which greater common law engagement with environmental protection in Singapore can be achieved.

Reaktualisasi Proses Penyidikan oleh Kepolisian Berbasis Nilai-Nilai Pancasila dan Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Teknologi

Jurnal Hukum ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 1737
Author(s):  
Ira Alia Maerani
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Public Prosecutor ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Positive Law ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Times

Abstract                Indonesian Criminal Justice System consists of the police, public prosecutor and the courts. The role of the police investigators is certainly vital as the frontline in building public confidence in the rule of law in Indonesia. The role of the investigator is quite important in realizing society’s  justice. The era of globalization requires a pattern fast-paced, instant, measurable, and transparent of life and it requires investigators to follow the times by optimizing the use of technology. The aim of this study is to give effect to the rule of law in Indonesia that provides fairness, expediency and certainty. However, it considers to have priority of Pancasila values in the process of inquiry and investigation. The values of supreme divinity, God (religious), humanity, unity, democracy and justice are values that establish a balance (harmony) in enforcing the law. Law and its implementation can create product which meets the demands for social justice. This paper will examine the role of the investigator according to positive law currently in force as well as the role of investigator in implementing the values of Pancasila, accompanied by optimizing the use of technology. Keywords: Re-actualizing, Investigation, Police, values of Pancasila, Technology   AbstrakSistem Peradilan Pidana Indonesia meliputi institusi kepolisian, kejaksaan, dan pengadilan. Peran penyidik dalam institusi kepolisian tentunya amat vital sebagai garda terdepan dalam membangun kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap penegakan hukum di Indonesia. Peran penyidik amat besar dalam terwujudnya keadilan di masyarakat. Era globalisasi yang menuntut pola kehidupan yang serba cepat, instan, terukur, dan transparan menuntut penyidik untuk mengikuti perkembangan zaman dengan mengoptimalkan pemanfaatan teknologi. Tujuannya adalah untuk memberikan arti bagi penegakan hukum di Indonesia yakni memberikan keadilan, kemanfaatan, dan kepastian. Namun yang harus diperhatikan adalah mengutamakan nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam melakukan proses penyelidikan dan penyidikan. Nilai-nilai ketuhanan yang maha esa (religius), kemanusiaan, persatuan, kerakyatan dan keadilan merupakan nilai-nilai yang membangun keseimbangan (harmoni) dalam menegakkan hukum. Sehingga produk hukum dan pelaksanaannya memenuhi rasa keadilan masyarakat. Tulisan ini akan mengkaji tentang peran penyidik menurut hukum positif yang saat ini berlaku serta peran penyidik dalam mengimplementasikan  nilai-nilai Pancasila dengan diiringi optimalisasi pemanfaatan teknologi.Kata Kunci: Reaktualisasi,Penyidikan,Kepolisian,Nilai-nilai Pancasila,Teknologi

Harmonisasi terhadap Peraturan Daerah No. 14 Tahun 2006 tentang Pengelolaan Pelestarian Kawasan Konservasi Laut Daerah dalam Perlindungan Pulau Pariwisata Kabupaten Indramayu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Saiful Kholik ◽  
Imas Khaeriyah
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Marine Conservation ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Inconsistency Regional Regulation No.14 of 2006 about marine conservation area of the island of Biawak, Gososng, which Cendekian provides protection but in fact failed to provide protection as evidenced by dredging island sandbar and cendekian conducted PT.Pertamina UP VI Balongan INDRAMAYU. The problem in this research How Formulation Policy Act No. 10 Year 2009 on the Indonesian Tourism with the Indramayu Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2006 regarding marine conservation area of the island of Biawak, Gososng, Cendekian And How Harmonization Act No. 10 of 2009 with the Indramayu Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2006 regarding formulation Act No. 10 Year 2009 on the Indonesian Tourism with the Indramayu Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2006 about marine conservation area of the island of Biawak, Gososng, Cendekian, the purpose of this research to understand and analyze the extent to which policy The findings of the community or field of law local governments about the environmental damage done by companies or individuals are not equal accordance with regional regulations in force, nor the Law in force so that the function of law in society indramayu not fit the mandate to establish a change and justice based Formulation public corporate criminal liability.Inskonsitensi happens to local regulation No.14 of 2006 makes no harmonized with the regulations of each other so that the impact of this inskonsistensi makes the sector particularly environmental law enforcement get uncertainties that result in coastal communities Indramayau.Conclusion Harmonization of regulations of the center and regions delivering the policy formulation of the rule of law area to comply with the regulations above in order to avoid inconsistency, the occurrence of this inconsistency resulted in the rule of law and justice for the indramayu, suggestion that the government should was nearly revise regulations related area, especially the government must dare to take action to give effect to the perpetrator deterrent effect rule-based running as well as possible.

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