Valiant Judges, Iniquitous Law: Thirteen Stories of Heroes of the Law Graver Hans Petter
Valiant Judges, Iniquitous Law: Thirteen Stories of Heroes of the Law Graver Hans Petter This book is about heroes of law. It also discusses the contentious issue of whether a judge has a moral…
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Valiant Judges, Iniquitous Law: Thirteen Stories of Heroes of the Law Graver Hans Petter
This book is about heroes of law. It also discusses the contentious issue of whether a judge has a moral responsibility to defend the rule of law, regardless of what the law actually states. It provides examples of when judges have exercised courage, moderation, wisdom, and justice rather than blindly following the law.
An introductory chapter sets the scene with two examples of situations gone wrong when those applying the law have just followed the demands of those in power. The work presents a collection of thirteen stories about judges who in different settings have stood up against the authorities and public opinion in the defence of the rule of law. The thirteen stories are followed by two theoretical chapters discussing the moral responsibility of the judge.
Finally, the book explores the kind of ethical theory required to guide judges in the assessments they must make, and the
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