Should We Compare Laws or Cultures?

Autor: Heike Jung
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Bergen Journal of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Vol 5, Iss 1 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1894-4183
DOI: 10.15845/bjclcj.v5i1.1354
Popis: Law and culture are inextricably linked. Hence, a meaningful comparison of laws will have to take into account the cultural background and the context. The relevance of the ‘culture-factor’ in comparison depends on the nature and the scope of the project. This culture-oriented approach sensitizes for the relativity of legal systems which, in turn, calls for a prudent assessment of the common ground. It should also foster (more) interdisciplinary cooperation.
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