The rule of law /

Bingham, T. H. 1933-

The rule of law / Tom Bingham. - London : Allen Lane, 2010. - ix, 213 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Tom Bingham examines what the rule of law actually means. He briefly examines the historical origins of the rule and then advances eight conditions which capture its essence as understood in western democracies today. He also discusses the strains imposed on the rule of law by the threat and experience of international terrorism.

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Rule of law.
Rule of law--History.
Rule of law--Political aspects.
Rule of law--Social aspects.
Advice and Rights.