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dc.contributor.author | Wolf, Sebastian | - |
dc.contributor.author | Bussjäger, Peter | - |
dc.contributor.author | Schiess Rütimann, Patricia M. | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-07-15T11:19:15Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2019-07-15T11:19:15Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2018-11 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Wolf, S., Bussjäger, P., & Schiess Rütimann, P.M. (2018). Law, small state theory and the case of Liechtenstein. Small States & Territories, 1(2), 183-196. | en_GB |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/44842 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This interdisciplinary paper tries to identify specific small state characteristics with respect to the emergence, function and application of legal norms. Three respective assumptions are derived from theoretical considerations. An exploratory single-case study shows that all assumptions apply to Liechtenstein. The principality can be described as a hybrid legal system that is significantly shaped by foreign legal norms. Liechtenstein’s dualistic constitution particularly combines a powerful monarch with extensive direct democratic elements. The microstate’s legal system depends on supports from sources beyond its territory and citizenry, such as law schools, legal experts and academic sources. Several brief comparisons and examples regarding Andorra, Monaco and San Marino supplement the sociolegal study. Finally, the authors suggest to apply the assumptions to a wide range of jurisdictions in order to learn more about their explanatory power. | en_GB |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | University of Malta. Islands and Small States Institute | en_GB |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_GB |
dc.subject | Liechtenstein -- Politics and government | en_GB |
dc.subject | States, Small -- Politics and government -- Case studies | en_GB |
dc.subject | Jurisdiction -- Liechtenstein | en_GB |
dc.subject | Liechtenstein. Laws, etc. | en_GB |
dc.subject | Direct democracy | en_GB |
dc.title | Law, small state theory and the case of Liechtenstein | en_GB |
dc.type | article | en_GB |
dc.rights.holder | The copyright of this work belongs to the author(s)/publisher. The rights of this work are as defined by the appropriate Copyright Legislation or as modified by any successive legislation. Users may access this work and can make use of the information contained in accordance with the Copyright Legislation provided that the author must be properly acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the prior permission of the copyright holder. | en_GB |
dc.description.reviewed | peer-reviewed | en_GB |
dc.publication.title | Small States & Territories | en_GB |
Appears in Collections: | SST Vol. 1, No. 2, November 2018 SST Vol. 1, No. 2, November 2018 |
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