Courts and power in Latin America and Africa

Description:

Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic and democratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others - under seemingly similar circumstances - become 'hyper-active'? This is valuable contribution to the ongoing debate over the issue of democratic accountability.

subjects: Judicial power,  Courts,  Courts, latin america,  Courts, africa,  LAW / Courts

Places: Africa,  Latin America