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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre: English Law / Common Law / Legal Theory / Political Science

Review:
The Politics of the Common Law is an introduction to the English legal system that places the law in its contemporary political and social context. Unlike conventional accounts that simply describe institutions, this book presents a coherent argument examining the impact of the European Convention and the Human Rights Act on common law structures. It explores the emergence of human rights jurisprudence, judicial intervention into politics, the rule of law in British democracy, and the function of EU law. The authors also examine tensions between economic requirements and the demands of justice. Essential reading for law students, political scientists, and anyone interested in the future of common law in a plural, post-colonial context.