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Programmes

FLJS offers three programmes, covering subjects of contemporary interest, through which it explores various aspects of the role of law in modern society.

We bring together the world's top thinkers in a uniquely international and interdisciplinary approach, of relevance to policymakers, executives, legal professionals, and academics alike.

Further information about each programme is available from the links below. Selected lectures, policy briefs, and reports can be downloaded from the links on the right.

Courts and the Making of Public Policy

This programme explores the role of courts in policymaking, assessing their level of influence and scrutinising the efficacy and legitimacy of their involvement.

It considers a range of issues, including:

  • the relationship between courts, legislatures, and executives
  • how judicial policymaking fits within a democratic society
  • the competency of judges to make complex policy decisions

The Social Contract RevisitedThis programme examines the reciprocal rights and obligations between citizens and the state in modern liberal society.

It aims to inform the theoretical and policy debate concerning some of the most fundamental issues facing Western societies today, such as:

  • income support
  • taxation
  • work, employment and industrial relations

The Social Foundations of ConstitutionsThe approach of this programme is to study constitutions and constitutionalism in their social context, emphasizing their character, goals, and their links to socio-economic and political factors.

The programme will assess the importance of historical factors in shaping constitutional thought by examining the concept of representation, the character of modern administrative government, and the role of the judiciary.

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  • The Social Foundations of Constitutions
  • Courts and the Making of Public Policy
  • The Social Contract Revisited
  • Rule of Law in China

Related links

  • Listen to Cass Sunstein on judicial independence in the face of public opinionOpens in a new window
  • Video: President of the Supreme Court of Israel talk on anti-terror legislationOpens in a new window

Downloads

  • Gendered Aspects of Activation Policies: The Limits of Welfare to Work
  • Report: The Capacity of Courts to Handle Complexity
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