Limited “Spheres“ vs. Limited “Capacities“: Judicial Institutional Identity in Emergency and Security Cases

What is the institutional role of judges in deciding emergency and security cases? In this paper I distinguish between two types of claims made by judges about their limited role on such matters. One is a classic separation of powers account that justifies deference to government by demarcating “spheres“ for judicial, executive and legislative supremacy....

Panel 161, WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 2018 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM