Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic anddemocratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others under seemingly similar circumstances become 'hyper-active'? This is valuable contribution to the ongoing debate over the issue of democratic accountability. INDICE: Introduction: Power and Accountability in Latin America and AfricaCourts' Accountability Functions: A Framework for Inquiry The Accountability Functions of Latin American Courts Explaining the Rise of Accountability Functions of Costa Rica's Constitutional Court Comparing Courts' Accountability Functions in Africa Does Legal Tradition Matter? The Emerging Accountability Functions of Mozambican High Courts
- ISBN: 978-0-230-62100-8
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 244
- Fecha Publicación: 14/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés