Democracy and Islam in the new constitution of Afghanistan.

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• ISBN: 9781598750867
• Uitgever: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2003. Paperback. v,55 pp. (Conference proceedings / RAND, 186). Conditie: very good
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• Extra informatie: - Reports on a conference held to identify ways in which the new constitution of Afghanistan could help put the country on the path to a strong, stable democracy characterized by good governance and rule of law. The participants identified practical ideas for those involved in drafting the constitution, particularly about the treatment of Islam.In January 2003, RAND called together a group of renowned experts with knowledge in the fields of Islamic law, constitution writing, and democracy, and with specific country and regional expertise. Keeping in mind the realities of Afghanistan's current situation and drawing from the experiences of other countries, the group identified practical ideas, particularly about the treatment of Islam in the constitution, for those involved in the drafting of Afghanistan's new constitution. Contents : Introduction -- Islam and society -- Islam and sources of law -- Judicial review -- Courts and judges -- Individual rights -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Islam and the state : a short history / by Khaled Abou El Fadl -- Appendix B. The Constitution of Afghanistan 1964.
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