To what extent do courts in Latin America protect individual rights and limit governments? This volume answers these fundamental questions by bringing together

Traditionally relegated because of political pressure and public expectations, courts in Latin America are increasingly asserting a stronger role in public and

An essay on the need for a well functioning judiciary system in Latin America.

Analyzes the political roots of the systems of constitutional justice in Latin America, tracing their development over the last 40 years.

Beyond High Courts: The Justice Complex in Latin America is a much-needed volume that will make a significant contribution to the growing fields of comparative