This essay inquires whether John Locke’s stands on prerogatives still applicable in the liberal constitutional democracy. First, the essay analyzes how prerogatives work in a modern liberal constitutional framework. Second, it argues whether there is a need for an extra-legal prerogative in a modern liberal constitutional democracy. Locke argues that the deficit within the legislature is the Read More…
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Rules, Britannia!: A new bill on Brexit undermines international law
Amidst growing tensions between Britain and the E.U, Arjun Singh evaluates the most-recent ‘Brexit’ Bill and its implications for NATO unity.
Reworking the legal frameworks of the North Atlantic Treaty
Does NATO’s legal framework need updating? Analyst and program editor Taylor Allen seeks to address this fundamental question amidst criticisms of the organizations relevance and effectiveness.
Reconsidering The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement which Canada is working out with Europeans has a much fairer method of dispute resolution that allows appeals from poor decisions and a greater ability for governments to legislate even if new rules may affect corporate bottom lines.
Trade Arbitration: Foreign Corporations vs. Pressing Governmental Objectives (Pt. 1)
Adam Feldman looks into how trade arbitration provisions currently favour corporations and how the process can be reformed.