Tom Bingham and the Transformation of the Law: A Liber Amicorum
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (704 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019969334X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 968 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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His judicial and academic work has deeply influenced the development of the law in a period of substantial legal change. Tom Bingham was among the most influential judges of the twentieth century, having occupied in succession the most senior judicial offices, Master of the Rolls, Lord Chief Justice and Senior Law Lord, before retiring in 2008, at which point he devoted himself to the teaching of Human Rights Law, until his death in September 2010. In particular his role in establishing the new UK Supreme Court, and his views on the rule of law and judicial independence left a profound mark on UK constitutional law. The essays survey Lord Bingham's pivotal role in the transformations that took place in the legal system during his career.. He was also instrumental in championing the academic and judicial use of comparative law, through his judicial work and involvement with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law.This volume collects around fifty essays from colleagues and those influenced by Lord Bingham, from across academia and legal practice
He holds the degrees of Cand jur (Oslo), Ph D (Cambridge) and MA and DPhil (Oxford). He is also Maitre de Conferences at Sciences Po, Paris. He holds degrees from Oxford, London and Paris.. Professor Andenas has been the Director of the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) since 2008. He has held a number of senior academic appointments in the United Kingdom, including as Director of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, London and Director of the Centr
A Life in the Law: richly lived and enriching others Phillip Taylor MBE [[VIDEOID:mo18BOQJJERYLX8]]A LIFE IN THE LAW, RICHLY LIVED AND ENRICHING OTHERS!An appreciation by Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green ChambersThis volume is a tribute to Lord Bingham, recognized internationally, as well as in the UK, as being one of the most influential judges of 20th century through his judicial and academic work during an historical period which has seen much turbulence, controversy and change.During
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