Constitutional sunsets and experimental legislation : a comparative perspective / Sofia Ranchordás.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ranchordás, Sofia, author.

Series:

Elgar monographs in constitutional and administrative law.

Elgar Monographs in Constitutional and Administrative Law

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--Philosophy.

Law.

Law--Interpretation and construction.

Jurisprudence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (246 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited : Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc., 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This innovative book explores the nature and function of 'sunset clauses' and experimental legislation, or temporary legislation that expires after a determined period of time, allowing legislators to test out new rules and regulations within a set time frame and on a small-scale basis. Sofia Ranchordás presents a thorough analysis of sunset clauses and experimental legislation from a comparative perspective, and offers a clear legal framework for their implementation.

Contents:

Part I. Introducing sunset clauses and experimental legislation

Part II. Legal framework

Part III. Beyond the law

Part IV. Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78347-895-0