Written by an established scholar in the field, this text examines the nature of emergency powers and their use in the Russian constitution. It explores the use of such powers in Russian history, comparing the Russian situation with those that exist in other countries and discussing the legal thought underpinning such powers. The practicalities and theories of emergency orders are traced throughout history with Dormin arguing that the longer an emergency regime lasts, the less effective the measure becomes. With original research and remarkable insight, this text will be of interest to scholars examining the new Russia, its rulers, conflicts and motives, as well as its political systems.
Author(s): A. Domrin
Edition: 1
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 208
Book Cover......Page 1
Half Title......Page 2
Series Title......Page 3
Title......Page 6
Copyright......Page 7
Dedications......Page 8
Contents......Page 10
Preface......Page 11
Introduction......Page 16
1. Legal Origins and Evolution of the ‘Emergency Powers’ Concept: Constitutional Mechanism of a State of Emergency......Page 27
2. Elements of the Constitutional Mechanism of a State of Emergency......Page 53
3. Legal Regulation of Emergency Powers in Imperial Russia......Page 82
4. Emergency Powers and States of Emergency in Soviet and Contemporary Russian Law......Page 101
Conclusion......Page 143
Notes......Page 151
Index......Page 197
