Our Judicial Oligarchy

This classic work offers a critical examination of judicial power and constitutional interpretation, questioning the concentration of authority within the judiciary. Gilbert E. Roe analyses how judicial review and constitutional adjudication can shape governance beyond legislative intent, presenting a thought-provoking critique of judicial supremacy. The book explores the philosophical and constitutional implications of judicial dominance in democratic systems, making it a significant contribution to constitutional and political legal thought.

Key Features

• Critical analysis of judicial power and constitutional interpretation
• Examination of the concept of judicial supremacy
• Discussion on separation of powers and democratic governance
• Philosophical critique of constitutional adjudication
• Historically influential work in constitutional jurisprudence

This book is particularly useful for constitutional law scholars, judges and senior advocates interested in judicial philosophy, law students studying constitutional theory, academicians researching separation of powers, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of debates surrounding judicial authority in democratic systems.