China’s New Democracy provides an overview of the political foundations and institutional development of the People’s Republic of China through the lens of its constitutional evolution. The book discusses the concept of “New Democracy” as a guiding ideological framework and examines how it shaped the early political structure of the state. Included in the volume are the full texts of th…
One of the most authoritative and widely used texts on Indian constitutional law. The 21st edition provides a detailed explanation of the historical evolution, structure, and essential features of the Indian Constitution. It covers fundamental rights, directive principles, governmental organs, federalism, emergency provisions, amendment procedures, and the functioning of key constitutional inst…
This volume explores the development of constitutionalism across various Asian countries during the post-colonial period. Edited by R. N. Spann, the book examines the formation of modern constitutions, institutional structures, and political systems in Asia. Contributors discuss the challenges faced by newly independent states, including nation-building, governance, legal reform, and the adapta…
This book presents the full text and foundational principles of the Constitution of the Mongolian People’s Republic, outlining the structure, functions, and authority of the socialist state. It details the organization of government institutions, including the State Great Khural, the Council of Ministers, the judiciary, and local administrative bodies. The constitution also defines the politi…
The Australian Constitution by Geoffrey Sawer provides a concise and authoritative explanation of the origins, structure, and functioning of Australia’s constitutional system. Written by a leading legal scholar, the book outlines the historical development of the Constitution, the roles of key founding figures, and the principles that shape federal governance in Australia. It serves as an acc…
This issue of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette, published in Lagos on 5 May 1999, contains Government Notice No. 66 and presents the full text of Decree No. 24: Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Promulgation) Decree 1999. The Gazette serves as the official medium for communicating governmental decrees, legislative updates, and administrative notices to the publi…
A comprehensive and accessible overview of the constitutional framework of India. The book explains the historical background of the Constitution, its structure, basic principles, and major institutions of governance. Key topics include federalism, fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy, the functioning of Parliament, the judiciary, and administrative mechanisms. The author al…
This book discusses the constitution of Burma (now Myanmar), presenting a legal and historical analysis of the country's constitutional system. The author, Maung Maung, a barrister and legal expert, offers insights into the structure of government, citizens' rights, and the legal principles that underpin the 1959 Burmese constitution. The book also discusses the process of drafting the cons…
Law is one of the most jargon-filled and least-understood of disciplines, and among its sub-branches, constitutional law is considered one of the most difficult and arcane. Yet, the Constitution affects every one of us in ways we seldom contemplate. In this volume, the reader is quickly introduced to the basic concepts of constitutionalism, such as the separation of powers, the rule of law and …
This edited volume to addresses the dynamics of the legal system of Myanmar/Burma in the context of the dramatic but incomplete transition to democracy that formally began in 2011. It includes contributions from leading scholars in the field on a range of key legal issues now facing Myanmar, such as judicial independence, constitutional law, human rights and institutional reform. It features ch…