Executive dominance in times of crisis: governing by decree and the pandemic

Auteur :
Almeida Porfiro, Camila
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781041006213
Date de publication :
4 juin 2025
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book argues that the frequent use of unilateral acts by the executive, exacerbated in times of emergency, can lead to a process of serious democratic erosion. It holds that the unlimited expansion of unilateral action is incompatible with the principle of separation of powers and the basic elements of a constitutional democracy.