Impeachment in a Global Context: Law, Politics, and Comparative Practice

This volume explores the use of impeachment within a global context, bringing together leading scholars and experts to provide an insight into significant periods in its development and modern comparative use. It is divided into five parts, exploring the topic through the lenses of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Part II focuses on countries where impeachment is generally recognized as a core constitutional process, while Part III focuses on countries where it is arguably important but largely secondary or peripheral. The fifth and final section assesses impeachment processes from a broad comparative perspective.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the global landscape of impeachment, drawing together esteemed scholars and experts to provide a profound exploration into its historical evolution and contemporary applications. Spanning five distinct parts, the opening chapter establishes the significance of impeachment in understanding the intricate interplay between politics, governance, and the law. It introduces a novel conceptual framework that facilitates a comprehensive mapping of impeachment processes across the world.

Part I adopts a thematic approach, examining impeachment through the lenses of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Within this framework, Part II delves into regions where impeachment is widely recognized as a fundamental constitutional process, such as the United States, South Korea, Brazil, and other countries in South America. Part III continues the constitutional mapping journey, focusing on countries where impeachment holds significant but secondary or peripheral importance. Chapters on Denmark, Iceland, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines shed light on these diverse contexts, seamlessly transitioning into Part IV's exploration of areas where impeachment matters and is gaining visibility, yet may exist in a satellite status concerning constitutional processes and safeguards.

In the concluding section, the volume takes a broad comparative perspective, assessing impeachment processes from a holistic standpoint. It offers a definitive resource for students and scholars engaged in comparative public law, politics, and constitutional studies, providing a comprehensive and insightful examination of this important legal and political phenomenon.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032187402