Responsive Judicial Review in Central & Eastern Europe.

EASTERN Europe; BOSNIA & Herzegovina

The article explores the concept of responsive judicial review (RJR) in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its potential application in promoting democracy. It discusses different modes of judicial review and their relationship to constitutional interpretation. The article also examines the role of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina in promoting equal political rights and status for all ethnic groups. It highlights the challenges faced by courts in CEE, including limited independence and lack of political support. The article concludes by acknowledging the potential limits of implementing RJR in CEE countries but suggests that understanding this can provide insights into the region's legal and judicial culture. [Extracted from the article]

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