| ID | 162595 |
| Title Proper | Apotheosis of the rule of law |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Loughlin, Martin |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 1885 A.V. Dicey identified the rule of law as a key principle of British constitutional law. Presenting it both as a product of English common law method and an expression of classical liberalism, Dicey's concept lingered on into the twentieth century but mainly as a contentious ideological doctrine or simply as a vague rhetorical slogan. During the last fifty years, however, the concept has been revived, recrafted, relocated and reified. The rule of law has become a universal trope, albeit with a range of contestable meanings. This article traces this development, showing how it has been converted into a phrase of considerable political potency not only domestically but also in the international arena. |
| `In' analytical Note |
Political Quarterly Vol. 89, No.4; OCT-Dec 2018: p.659-666 |
| Journal Source | Political Quarterly 2018-12 89, 4 |
| Key Words | Rule of Law |