60 Years German Basic Law: The German Constitution and its Court (2nd Edition)

Landmark Decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany in the Area of Fundamental Rights

The usefulness and popularity of the First Edition of “60 Years German Basic Law” have encouraged us to present a Second Edition already shortly after the first-time publication. In order to meet the high demand from many countries all over the world in the year of the German Constitutional Court’s 60th anniversary, we did not make any changes to the contents. Although we realize that we have not - by any means - exhausted the stock of decisions worthy to be displayed, we hope that this Second Edition will find favour among those who resort to it.

50 Years for Democracy and Freedom Worldwide

European and International Cooperation of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung presents a brochure of the last 50 years of the foundation's activities, past history and present challenges. It also comprises of a record of some on-ground activities and offers some insights on plans for the future.

Vier Tans für die Demokratie

Präsidentschaftswahlen in Singapur

Am 27. August 2011 strömten die Singapurer Bürger in die Wahllokale, um ihr neues Staatsoberhaupt zu wählen. Eines war zu diesem Zeitpunkt bereits klar: Welcher der vier Kandidaten auch gewinnen würde, der Name des Siegers lautete auf jeden Fall Tan.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION LAWS IN ASIA, GERMANY AND AUSTRALIA

A READER

Freedom of information does not just mean access to pure information alone. Rather, by using their right to request information, citizens have the power to actively shape an effective participatory democracy. As they ask for disclosure of data and procedures from administrative bodies and authorities they contribute to combat arbitrariness and corruption at the same time and help to build up and to strengthen a transparent state’s leadership. This Reader gives an overview of the current situation in selected Asian states, Germany and Australia.

60 Years German Basic Law: The German Constitution and its Court

Landmark Decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany in the Area of Fundamental Rights

The core principle of the German Basic Law - the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1949 - is the Rule of Law or the broader concept of the 'Rechtsstaat'. The protection of fundamental rights is one important cornerstone of this principle. As the guardian of the Constitution, the Federal Constitutional Court has shaped these rights through interpretation by a large body of case law. Taking note of the growing interest among scholars not only in continental Europe but more so in the Common Law world, an extensive English translation of that jurisprudence is very timely.

Constitutionalism in Southeast Asia, Vol. 2 - Reports on National Constitutions

NOW ONLINE

The second volume of Constitutionalism in Southeast Asia reports on all the national constitutional systems. Some of the country reports are the first ever published analysis of the respective systems. Please click on a topic in the table of contents to directly access the chosen article.

Constitutionalism in Southeast Asia, Vol. 3 - Cross-Cutting Issues

NOW ONLINE

The third volume of Constitutionalism in Southeast Asia includes a collection of papers on cross-cutting issues. They may illustrate the variety of topics to be discussed in this fascinating region. Please click on the page numbers in the table of contents to directly access the chosen topic.

Konstitutionalismus in Südostasien, Band 3 - Querschnittsthemen (englisch)

JETZT ONLINE

Der dritte Band aus der Reihe Constitutionalism in Southeast Asia enthält eine Reihe von Abhandlungen zu verschiedenen Themenbereichen. Die Sammlung vermag dem Leser eine Vorstellung davon geben, mit welchen Herausforderungen diese faszinierende Region im Zusammenhang mit verfassungsrechtlichen Fragen konfrontiert ist. Klicken Sie auf die Seitenzahl im Inhaltsverzeichnis, um direkt zu dem gewählten Artikel zu gelangen.

Constitutionalism in Southeast Asia, Vol. 1 – National Constitutions and the ASEAN-Charter

Updated version now online

The volume includes the national Constitutions of eleven southeast Asian countries and the English version of the ASEAN-Charter. With some of the constitutions, this is the first accurate translation from their original language into English. As far as comprehensible, constitutional amendments until the end of 2009 are taken into account. Please click on the page numbers in the table of contents to directly access the chosen constitution.

Reforming Politicial Financing in Malaysia

This book summarizes findings of a research project conducted by Transparency International - Malaysia with the support of KAS Rule of Law Programme in 2009. Known as the CRINIS-Project (latin: ray of light) it scrutinized the status of financing political parties and campaigns. The concept was based on similar initiatives of TI in Latin America and Africa. The study provides insights in the current system, defines its shortcomings and proposes a number of reform steps to be taken. KAS and TI will use these experiences in other activities (e.g. conference on July 19-20, 2010 in Yogyakarta).