Limiting Abritrary Power: The Vagueness Doctrine in Canadian Constitutional Law - Rilegato

Ribeiro, Marc

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ISBN 10: 0774810505 ISBN 13: 9780774810500

Casa editrice: Univ of British Columbia Pr, 2004

Riassunto

Under the emerging void-for-vagueness doctrine, a law lacking precision can be declared invalid. In this, the first book published on the subject, Marc Ribeiro offers a balanced analysis of this doctrine and its application in the context of the Canadian constitution.

Taking as its starting point a cogent analysis of the fundamental concepts of "legality" and the "rule of law," Limiting Arbitrary Power undertakes a specific study of the contents of the vagueness doctrine.

Dr. Ribeiro presents an in-depth exploration of the courts' current approach, and suggests how it may be refined in the future. In that regard, he proposes techniques for legislative drafting in which certainty could be enhanced without compromising the flexibility required in law. Acknowledging that to date, the doctrine has yet to be granted an autonomous status for invalidating legislation, he also examines in detail the possible situations in which vagueness may become applicable under the Charter.

An important addition to Canadian law libraries, Limiting Arbitrary Power will be eagerly received by legal professionals, legislators, and scholars of constitutional law and legal theory.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Marc Ribeiro holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Universite de Montreal, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Osgoode Hall. He is a Member of the Bar of Quebec.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Univ of British Columbia Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0774810505
• ISBN 13: 9780774810500
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 199
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile