{"product_id":"9780774870054-canadas-surprising-constitution","title":"Canada's Surprising Constitution","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnexpected Interpretations of the Constitution Act, 1982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstitutions are meant to endure, providing both stability and adaptability. Their public legitimacy depends on the ability of the courts and other interpreters to get this balance right. Why, then, has Canada's constitution – only four decades old – produced so many surprises?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanada's Surprising Constitution\u003c\/em\u003e investigates unexpected interpretations of the \u003cem\u003eConstitution Act, 1982\u003c\/em\u003e by the courts. In this illuminating collection of essays, leading scholars reflect on these surprising interpretations, focusing on fundamental freedoms; equality, Aboriginal, and language rights; structural features of the \u003cem\u003eCharter;\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the courts' approach to the interpretation of the Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe public legitimacy of the Constitution requires that it be seen as both relevant, as circumstances change, but also true to the values it embodies. The responsibility for getting this balance right lies not only with judges but also with legislatures, executives, scholars, advocates, and public interest organizations. The thoughtful work of this volume is crucial in identifying, accounting for, and – looking ahead – anticipating potential surprises. Its thorough analysis also offers a view of the Constitution in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55222708961654,"sku":"9780774870054","price":36.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_38032475.jpg?v=1763651427","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780774870054-canadas-surprising-constitution","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}