The Rule of Law in Difficult Political Times

Dirk Brand ()
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Dirk Brand: Stellenbosch University

A chapter in The Future of African-European Relations, 2025, pp 91-101 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the historical evolution of the rule of law and the Rechtsstaat, emphasizing their roles in modern constitutional democracies. It argues that understanding these concepts and their practical applications is essential for analyzing events that erode the rule of law. Through case studies of political leaders in the UK, USA, and South Africa, the chapter highlights how unconstitutional actions by these individuals have impacted the rule of law and constitutional democracy. By identifying common traits in their behavior, it hypothesizes broader patterns of governance failure. The chapter concludes with recommendations aimed at fortifying the rule of law and ensuring the resilience of democratic systems.

Keywords: Democracy; Rule of law; Constitution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-85810-9_12

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