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Olsson, Stefan. "Defending the Rule of Law in Emergencies" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago, IL, Aug 30, 2007 <Not Available>. 2011-06-08 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p211408_index.html>

Olsson, S. , 2007-08-30 "Defending the Rule of Law in Emergencies" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago, IL Online <APPLICATION/PDF>. 2011-06-08 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p211408_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: In a sudden emergency, such as a terror attack or an earth quake, the government usually assumes extra powers. These extra powers may, however, become a threat against the citizens� liberties. Most countries have tried to solve this problem by enacting special emergency laws. Extraordinary circumstances, it is argued, require extraordinary laws. In my paper I take issue with this idea. I argue that emergencies are like snowflakes. They come suddenly and end suddenly. They are unexpected and place the decision makers in situations that are highly stressful and unfamiliar to them. The capacity of the decision makers to make wise and rational judgments is severely constrained at the very same time as their powers are increased. This gives us reason to doubt the usefulness of emergency legislation as a method for controlling the government�s emergency powers. Instead I argue that we should place more emphasis on the system of checks and balances that also is an integral part of a constitutional government. Drawing on the empirical research on crisis management and on constitutional theory, I explore how checks and balances work during emergencies. Comparisons are made between the United States, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Islam and Human Rights in the Constitutions of African States: Problems and Prospects for Rule of Law in Africa

The Rule of Law in Times of Crisis - Legal-Philosophical Considerations on the States of Emergency