Abstract
After proposing an alternative definition of what "law" (jurisprudential concept) is, this article demonstrates the impossibility of identifying "the law" (what law-makers announce, relative to a particular jurisdiction) as something that is in a particular way. Rather, the law is a more or less abstract range of options. Drawing upon this conclusion, the article calls for a reassessment of how we view the role of law-makers. We need to remove the mystery that surrounds the law so as to provide for greater transparency. This transparency can be gained by requiring law-makers to declare their inescapable biases where they influence their lawmaking.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 456-485 |
Number of pages | 30 |
Journal | Ratio Juris |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2013 |