About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
Taking as its starting point a cogent analysis of the fundamental concepts of “legality” and the “rule of law,” Limiting Arbitrary Power undertakes a specific study of the contents of the vagueness doctrine. Dr. Ribeiro presents an in-depth exploration of the courts’ current approach, and suggests how it may be refined in the future. In that regard, he proposes techniques for legislative drafting in which certainty could be enhanced without compromising the flexibility required in law. Acknowledging that to date, the doctrine has yet to be been granted an autonomous status for invalidating legislation, he also examines in detail the possible situations in which vagueness may become applicable under the Charter.
Contributor Notes
Marc Ribeiro holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Université de Montréal, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Osgoode Hall. He is a Member of the Bar of Quebec.
Editorial Review
In this intriguing book, March Ribeiro undertakes a detailed study of the vagueness doctrine in Canadian constitutional law ... for those interested in constitutional law and legal theory, this book is highly recommended. In addition, by providing not only the theoretical context in which the vagueness doctrine is situated but also practical guidance for legislative drafters, this fascinating book will prove to be of value to legislators and other legal professionals.
— Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 69, 2006
