Part One of this book provides a detailed account of development of the South African constitution, especially between 1985 and 1996. Part Two is a collection of key documents from South Africa's constitutional history since 1902.

The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.

This examination of the mixed jurisdiction experience makes use of an innovative cross-comparative methodology to provide a wealth of detail on each of the nine countries studied. It identifies the deep resemblances and salient traits of this legal family and the broad analytical overview highlights the family links while providing a detailed individual treatment of each country which reveals their individual personalities. This updated second edition includes two new countries (Botswana and Malta) and the appendices explore all other mixed jurisdictions and contain a special report on Cameroon.

Evaluates the successes and failures of the 1996 South African Constitution following the twentieth anniversary of its enactment.

Marking the Sesquicentennial of Confederation in Canada, this book examines the growing global influence of Canada's Constitution and Supreme Court on courts confronting issues involving human rights.