COVID-19 and the Law: Disruption, Impact and Legacy

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on law and policy, including health equity, racial justice, constitutional law, prison law, federal benefit programs, and election law. This collection provides a critical reflection on the changes introduced and explores how the US and the world can move forward to ensure better preparation for future pandemics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on a wide range of legal and policy domains, spanning from health equity and racial justice to constitutional law, the law of prisons, federal benefit programs, election law, and many other areas. This comprehensive collection offers a critical examination of the changes that the pandemic has already brought about and explores its potential long-term implications. Chapters delve into the successes and failures of healthcare and government institutions in navigating this global crisis, while also examining how the United States and the world can prepare better for future pandemics. This timely volume identifies the key questions that need to be addressed as we assess the realities of the pandemic and provides valuable guidance for all stakeholders involved in shaping COVID-19's legal legacy. Additionally, this book is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core, ensuring widespread access to its insights and knowledge.

ISBN-13: 9781009265720