Research Handbook on Judging and the Judiciary

Edward Elgar Publishing has published Research Handbook on Judging and the Judiciary, edited by Sophie Turenne, and Mohamed Moussa as part of the Research Handbooks in Law and Society series.

In this timely Research Handbook, leading legal scholars join forces with political scientists to discuss court adjudication in common and civil law systems. Chapters cover topical problems and debates in judicial studies and examine the institutional framework within which judges operate.

Developing a multi-disciplinary analysis that combines legal, socio-legal, and political science perspectives, this Research Handbook explores the transformation of the justice system, adopting a contextual approach to court adjudication. Expert authors explore the use of generative AI, normative expectations about judgement-making and the effect on inclusive or responsive judging, and the role of court presidents, judicial associations, and judicial councils. Ultimately, the Research Handbook advances the understanding of the judiciary by highlighting elements of the justice system that are conducive to trust and judicial legitimacy, while suggesting avenues for further research.

The Research Handbook on Judging and the Judiciary is an essential reference for socio-legal scholars and students of law and society. Constitutional lawyers, political scientists engaged in research concerning the judiciary, judges and other stakeholders in the justice reform sector would also benefit from the discussions in this important resource.

This interdisciplinary volume brings together a superb set of authors. Full of cutting-edge analyses, it does not shy away from the social, institutional, moral and technological challenges facing the judiciary today. Professor Tom Ginsburg

Reflecting on the book, Professor Tom Ginsburg (University of Chicago) said "This interdisciplinary volume brings together a superb set of authors. Full of cutting-edge analyses, it does not shy away from the social, institutional, moral and technological challenges facing the judiciary today. Every student of judging will find something to engage with in this book."

For more information about this book, please refer to the Edward Elgar website.

More information about publications by Sophie and Mohamed is available on their Faculty profiles.