Judiciaries within Europe : a comparative review / John Bell.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

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Judges -- Europe.

Courts -- Europe.

Justice, Administration of -- Europe.

1. Introduction --2. The French judiciary --3. The German judiciary --4. The Spanish judiciary --5. The Swedish judiciary --6. The English judiciary in comparative perspective --7. Factors shaping the character of the judiciary.

An in-depth study of the careers and roles of judges in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and England, this book is based on original language materials and investigations of judges and judicial institutions in each country. On the basis of these detailed case studies, the book suggests factors that shape the character of the judiciary in different countries, focusing on issues such as women's careers and the relationship between judicial careers and politics.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780521860727

xiv, 399 pages ; 24 cm