Commissions of inquiry : problems and prospects / edited by Christian Henderson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Henderson, Christian, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Governmental investigations.

International law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (391 pages)

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon : Hart Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

"This timely and pertinent collection looks at the variety of questions involved in the operation of Commissions of Inquiry (CoIs). Traditionally existing as pure fact-finding bodies, in recent times the function of CoIs has arguably shifted and broadened so as to provide a form of legal adjudication. This shift in their application merits scrutiny and this edited collection of essays addresses institutional and procedural aspects of CoIs, as well as issues in regards to the application and interpretation of the substantative law applied to them. Essay topics include the relationship of CoIs with, and impact upon, traditional forms of adjudication, the influences of international law upon the work of CoIs, through to issues of procedural fairness. Drawing upon the expertise of scholars working within in the field, it offers an insightful and critical analysis of CoIs."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Section 1. The diversity of contemporary commissions of inquiry

Section 2. Commissions of inquiry and international courts and tribunals

Section 3. Issues in the substantive engagement of commissions of inquiries with international law

Section 4. Procedural questions and working methods.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781782258780

1782258787

9781782258797

1782258795

9781782258773

1782258779

OCLC:

1040267113