Consider ‘lending’ powers to the relevant authorities when it is satisfied that a state of emergency has occurred — Hafiz Hassan

Consider ‘lending’ powers to the relevant authorities when it is satisfied that a state of emergency has occurred — Hafiz Hassan

JANUARY 1 — In “Legislative model emergency should be considered”, I cited the arguments of John Ferejohn and Pasquale Pasquino that most emergencies ― even the most exceptional and novel ― can be managed effectively within the existing legislative framework. Countries do not need to use constitutional powers when confronting emergencies. Emergencies can be dealt … Read more