Constitution of the Russian Federation

A Contextual Analysis
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-5099-6191-7
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL

Buch, Englisch, 286 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 363 g

'[The] scholarship is consistently thorough and lucid, and absolutely reliable' European Public Law

As reviews of the first edition attest, this book gives a unique critical and contextual insight into the Constitution of one the world's most powerful countries. Its first edition was published in 2011, when Dmitrii Medvedev was Russia's President. Since then there was a regime change in 2012 as Vladimir Putin returned to the presidency, and, significantly, dramatic shifts in constitutionality as Russia pursues a 'return to traditional values'.

The book explores the Constitution's evolution over its nearly 30 years' existence, including the significant amendments of 2020. This second edition situates these important changes in the context of Russia's historical and legal development, as Putin continues to dominate the political scene. It also looks at broader constitutional questions on the interrelation between the main State agencies, the role of the courts, human rights and their enforcement.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Henderson, Jane

Leyland, Peter

Harding, Andrew

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Staats- und Verfassungsrecht Verfassungsgeschichte, Verfassungsvergleichung
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Mittel- und Osteuropa, Russland

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Table of Legislation

Table of Conventions, Treaties etc

Documents from the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

1. Introduction

I. Whose Constitutionality?

II. Overview of Russia

III. The Cultural Approach to Law

IV. Conclusion

2. Historical Background to the 1993 Constitution

I. Introduction

II. Before the Empire

III. The Tsar as Emperor

IV. End of Empire and Establishing Soviet Power

V. Perestroika: A Time of Change

VI. The USSR Disintegrates

VII. Russian Developments

VIII. Conclusion

3. Genesis and Overview of the 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation: The Constitution's Creation and General Schema

I. Introduction
II. The Genesis of the 1993 Constitution

III. Overview of the Contents of the Constitution

IV. Conclusion

4. The President

I. Introduction
II. The First Russian Presidency

III. The Presidency under the 1993 Constitution

IV. Presidential Powers

V. Accountability

VI. Conclusion

5. The Legislature: Legislation But Ineffective Representation?

I. Introduction

II. Establishing a Multi-party Legislature

III. Law-Making by the Federal Assembly

IV. The Federal Assembly's Other Powers
V. Reform Proposals

VI. Conclusion

6. The Government and Other Agencies
I. Introduction

II. Establishing the Government

III. Government Accountability

IV. Regional Government

V. Institutions Supporting Governance

VI. Conclusion

7. Courts and Judges

I. Introduction

II. Russia's Courts

III. Judicial Independence

IV. Conclusion

8. The Treatment of Rights

I. Introduction

II. Establishing Human Rights

III. Russians' Rights

IV. Rights Enforcement

V. Conclusion

9. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Henderson, Jane
Jane Henderson is retired Senior Lecturer in Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, a member of King's Russia Institute and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England.

Jane Henderson is retired Senior Lecturer in Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, UK.