Politicized justice in emerging democracies a study of courts in Russia and Ukraine / Maria Popova.

Author/creator Popova, Maria, 1975-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Cambridge University Press,
Descriptionxii, 197 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Contents What is judicial independence? -- Judges and politicians : theories about the origins of judicial independence -- What can a focused comparison of Russia and Ukraine tell us about the origins of independent courts -- The role of Ukrainian and Russian courts in the provision of free and fair elections : judicial independence from politicians during the 2002 RADA and the 2003 Duma campaign -- The role of Ukrainian and Russian courts in the provision of press freedom : judicial independence in defamation lawsuits, 1998-2003 -- Politicians' capacity to pressure the courts -- Politicians' willingness to pressure the courts, 1998-2004 and beyond.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 175-191) and index.
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LCCN 2011037804
ISBN9781107014893 (hardback)
ISBN1107014891 (hardback)