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The Political Function of Judges
In recent studies, the role that the Constitutional Courts play (and generally the control of constitutionality of laws) within the political system of the state has been examined. Authors such as Tom Ginsburg and Pedro Magalhaes on one side and Ran Hirschl on the other have opened a controversy that perhaps would be interesting to review in light of the Colombian case. Ginsburg studied the process of establishment of Constitutional Courts in Taiwan, Mongolia and Korea.
Read MoreHypocrisy: the Government against the Pole
The Government’s strategy against the Pole is to cause its leaders to been seen as politicians close to the guerrilla warfare.
Read MoreThe democractic instant
Danilo Rojas, professor at National University and member of Dejusticia, discusses that the only instant which is truly left to feel the constituent power, is each time that there are elections.
Read MoreThree lessons from the elections
The elections leave us with several lessons that should be considered upon debating the proposals of electoral reform.
Read MoreThe Collapse
A good portion of Colombians think that there are many reasons to disobey laws. The problem with disobedience by subjective reasons is that each one overestimates the gravity of his circumstances.
Read MoreThe big constitutional mistake
Rodrigo Uprimny, director of Dejusticia, argues that the Inspector General is right in being able to declare the labor reform unconstitutional because it has not generated employment.
Read Morethe President’s Attitude
The warlike attitude of Uribe is a lot more worrying when is directed against the judges. What is more worrying is the effect that this will have in the peace process with the paramilitary.
Read MoreThe unbearable lightness of Peñalosa
César Rodríguez, of Dejusticia, maintains that Bogotá has changed its government, but not its politics, and that it is the fault of the mayors and their parties.
Read MoreDejusticia carries out a videoconference and publication on the International System of Protection of Human Rights
Continuing on the trail to human rights, Dejusticia publishes a simultaneous videoconference in Bogota, Bucaramanga, and Cali on the International System of Protection of Human Rights.
Read MorePresident Uribe should respect independence of judicial power
Uribe should respect the independence of judicial power. The interference by the President with investigations threatens democracy.
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