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Rule of law
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The rule of law is a political and legal principle that generally entails and ensures that the law is clear, consistent and open; individuals and groups have access to justice; and that government ins
A mosaic representing both the judicial and legislative aspects of law. The woman on the throne holds a sword to chastise the guilty and a palm branch to reward the meritorious. Glory surrounds her head and the aegis of Minerva signifies the armor of righteousness and wisdom.
A mosaic representing both the judicial and legislative aspects of law. The woman on the throne holds a sword to chastise the guilty and a palm branch
British constitutional theorist Albert Venn Dicey is often associated with the thin conception of the rule of law.
British constitutional theorist Albert Venn Dicey is often associated with the thin conception of the rule of law.
Joseph Raz in February 2009. He stated in a 1977 article that the rule of law requires that "the making of particular laws should be guided by open an
Joseph Raz in February 2009. He stated in a 1977 article that the rule of law requires that "the making of particular laws should be guided by open and relatively stable general rules".
Ronald Dworkin in September 2008. Dworkin's conception of the rule of law is "thick", as it encompasses a substantive theory of law and adjudication.
Ronald Dworkin in September 2008. Dworkin's conception of the rule of law is "thick", as it encompasses a substantive theory of law and adjudication.
Rechtsstaat
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Rechtsstaat is a doctrine in continental European legal thinking, originating in German jurisprudence. It can also be translated as "rule-of-law state", "legal state", "state of justice", or "state ba
Rule of law
…wrote: "It is more proper that law should govern than any one of the citizens." The term rule of law is closely related to constitutionalism as well as Rechtsstaat. It refers to a political situation, not to any specific legal rule. Distinct is the rule of man, where one person or group of persons rule arbitrarily…
The Law, between Justice and State Power, allegory by Dominique Antoine Magaud (1899)
The Law, between Justice and State Power, allegory by Dominique Antoine Magaud (1899)
German stamp (1981). Rechtsstaat, Fundamental Concept of Democracy – "The legislature is bound by the constitutional order, the executive and the judi
German stamp (1981). Rechtsstaat, Fundamental Concept of Democracy – "The legislature is bound by the constitutional order, the executive and the judiciary by law and right." (Article 20(3) GG)