Political Constitutionalism and the Judicial Role: A Response

I-CON, Vol. 9, pp. 112-131, 2011

Oxford Legal Studies Research Paper No. 1/2012

21 Pages Posted: 16 Nov 2011

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Paul P. Craig

University of Oxford - Faculty of Law

Date Written: November 15, 2011

Abstract

This article considers arguments advanced by political constitutionalists concerning judicial review of the kind commonly associated with administrative law. Political constitutionalists have hitherto been critical of particular judicial decisions, but have not proffered any coherent theory as to the scope and nature of such judicial review. The article begins by considering four challenges that must be met by a political constitutionalist who wishes to confine administrative law judicial review. The focus then shifts to the work of Adam Tomkins, who is to be credited for articulating a political constitutionalist thesis as to the scope of judicial review. It is, however, argued in the remainder of the article that this thesis is neither coherent nor consistent.

Keywords: judicial review, rights, deference, legitimacy, standards of review, political constitutionalism

Suggested Citation

Craig, Paul P., Political Constitutionalism and the Judicial Role: A Response (November 15, 2011). I-CON, Vol. 9, pp. 112-131, 2011, Oxford Legal Studies Research Paper No. 1/2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1959953

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