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Presents essays selected from European jurisdictions assessing the legal situation of offences assoc...
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Presents essays selected from European jurisdictions assessing the legal situation of offences associated with the criticism of judges and judicial activity, offering a comparative study of the management of controversial and often conflicting demands between freedom of expression and the independence of the judiciary. Provides insights on the debate relating to freedom of expression in a democratic society and the impact of judicial activity, with sections on the common law, the ordinary law, the influence of culture and history, legal systems in transition, and the influence of the European Convention on Human Rights. Addo teaches law at the University of Exeter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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