Legal Pluralism and Constitutionalism in the Cypriot Example

Kombos, Constantinos

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“…Parliamentary oversight and judicial review provide an essential function in every democracy by guarding against the potential abuse of power by the executive. One of the most concerning trends identified early in the pandemic and persisting more than a year later was the marginalisation of the role of parliaments, as evidenced in inter alia Australia, 77 Bulgaria, 78 Colombia, 79 Cyprus, 80 India, 81 and Iran. 82 In some states, Parliaments had no role, 83 or had been effectively suspended.…”

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COVID-19, The Rule of Law and Democracy. Analysis of Legal Responses to a Global Health Crisis

Grogan

2022

Hague J Rule Law

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused a severe strain on health systems globally, while simultaneously presenting a social, economic, legal, political, and regulatory challenge. Where the efficacy of pandemic laws adopted by governments are a matter of life and death, the urgency with which action needs to be taken during a pandemic creates a law-making environment which incentivises rapid action without scrutiny and the use of power without restraint. Under such conditions, adherence to the foundational values of democracy and the rule of law come under increased pressure if not threat. The demands of emergency provide a convenient guise and means of justification for the use of power which only serves to consolidate power within the executive to the detriment of the separation of powers and weakening of the institutions of liberal democracy. This article provides a preliminary analysis on how the global health crisis has affected the state of democracy and the rule of law. While the specific examples are drawn from across the globe to highlight common trends and concerns, specific highlight is given to the EU and its Member States. It offers an outlook on how to prepare for future emergencies by building on the lessons of the current one.

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Section: Accountability Through Parliamentary Oversight and Judicial ...mentioning

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COVID-19, The Rule of Law and Democracy. Analysis of Legal Responses to a Global Health Crisis

Grogan

2022

Hague J Rule Law

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Legal Pluralism and Constitutionalism in the Cypriot Example

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COVID-19, The Rule of Law and Democracy. Analysis of Legal Responses to a Global Health Crisis

COVID-19, The Rule of Law and Democracy. Analysis of Legal Responses to a Global Health Crisis

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