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THE PERSONS CASE AND THE LIVING TREE THEORY OF CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION.

Authors :
Sharpe, Robert J.
Source :
University of New Brunswick Law Journal. 2013, Vol. 64, p1-18. 18p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article offers information related Canadian constitutional case Edwards v Canada that decided that women were eligible to sit in the Canadian Senate. It discusses a idea of universal personhood and the living tree approach to constitutional interpretation are now recognized as cornerstones of the Canadian constitution.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CONSTITUTIONAL law
*WOMEN in politics
*POLITICAL participation
*EQUALITY policy
*SEX discrimination laws

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00778141
Volume :
64
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
University of New Brunswick Law Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113999007

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