Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. The French judiciary; 3. The German judiciary; 4. The Spanish judiciary; 5. The Swedish judiciary; 6. The English judiciary in comparative perspective; 7. Factors shaping the character of the judiciary.

Promotional Information

An in-depth 2006 study of the careers and roles of judges in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and England.

About the Author

John Bell is Professor of Law at the University of Cambridge and is Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies.