Research Handbook on the Ombudsman
$985.64
- Hardcover
552 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2018
Summary
The public sector ombudsman has become one of the most important administrative justice institutions in many countries around the world. This international and interdisciplinary Research Handbook brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss the state-of-the-art research on this increasingly prominent institution.
Traditionally, research on the ombudsman has been conducted from a purely prescriptive or (legal) descriptive perspective, mainly focusing on the om…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786431240 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1786431246 |
| Author: | Marc Hertogh, Richard Kirkham |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 552 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2018 |
| Weight: | 1.08kg |
| Dimensions: | 169mm x 244mm |
| Series: | Research Handbooks in Law and Politics series |
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Critics Review
‘This ambitious work canvasses perspectives on the ombudsman role from across the globe and in a range of historical and social contexts; focusing on the public sector as the traditional heartland of the ombudsman. The Editors, Marc Hertogh and Richard Kirkham have assembled an impressive and diverse set of voices, from the EU to the Global South to Australia and beyond, and across different institutional settings the inclusion of under-scrutinized and interdisciplinary perspectives is particularly helpful. The focus on the ombudsman as a community of practice on the one hand, and as a reflection of aspirations around the rule of law, equity and fairness on the other, leads to a rich, thought-provoking, practical and engaging collection. Taking seriously the ideas, people and contexts that animate the ombudsman’s role will resonate with a broad readership.’
–Lorne Sossin, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada
‘This important and useful edited collection brings together international perspectives on the current state of ombudsman research. Contributions from researchers, academics and practitioners from different jurisdictions provide valuable insights into debates on the ombudsman concept, its evolution and evaluation. It is a valuable addition to the literature on ombudsmen, and will be useful to academics, practitioners and policymakers.’
–Mary Seneviratne, Nottingham Trent University, UK
‘Hertogh and Kirkham set out to fill a void in ombudsman studies by collating an overview of state-of-the-art scholarship. They have succeeded. This wide-ranging and multi-jurisdictional collection of essays will push the boundaries of ombudsman research and greatly enrich it in the process.’
–Simon Halliday, University of York, UK
Marc Hertogh
Marc Hertogh is Professor of Socio-Legal Studies at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
Richard Kirkham is Senior Lecturer in Public Law at the University of Sheffield, UK.
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