The Principle of Legality : A Moral Theory

The Principle of Legality reopens the question of what happens when statutory interpretation overrides common law rights and principles. Drawing on the philosophy of language and general jurisprudence, it demonstrates that judges, when invoking the 'principle of legality', are in fact engaging in profound moral reasoning. This innovative approach moves beyond existing explanations and provides clear, satisfying answers to some of the most pressing and controversial questions in contemporary public law scholarship.