States of Emergency and Human Rights Protection: The Theory and Practice of the Visegrad Countries

The book "Emergency Regulations and Human Rights Protection in the Visegrad Countries" compares the regulations and practices of emergencies and human rights protection in the Visegrad (V4) countries, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. It discusses the constitutional models of emergency and human rights protection and how these models materialized during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policymakers working in the areas of Constitutional Law and Politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Emergencies have become a pervasive feature of 21st-century societal discourse, encompassing a wide range of events and issues. From the aftermath of 9/11, marked by the emergence of emergency pronouncements and the violation of fundamental rights in the United States, to the discussions of economic crises in the European Union (EU) and the occupation of Crimea by Russia, as recently amplified by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of climate catastrophe, emergency discourses have gained significant attention.

In this context, this volume aims to present and compare the existing regulations and practices of emergencies and human rights protection in the Visegrad (V4) countries. The V4 countries include the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, which share a common historical experience and are now members of the EU and NATO. While these countries may have similarities in their constitutional traditions and political regimes, they also exhibit distinct differences.

The first two parts of the volume delve into the constitutional models of emergency and human rights protection in each of the V4 countries. These sections provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks and principles that govern emergencies and the protection of human rights during such situations. The authors examine the historical background, legal frameworks, and key institutions involved in emergency management and human rights protection in each country, highlighting the similarities and differences in their approaches.

The third part of the volume illustrates how these models and the general framework of rights protection materialised in the limitations of the selected human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to governments and societies, and it has highlighted the need for robust emergency management and the protection of human rights. The authors examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the rights to freedom of movement, assembly, and expression in the V4 countries, as well as the measures taken by governments to address these challenges.

The volume serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policymakers working in the areas of Constitutional Law and Politics. It provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the regulations and practices of emergencies and human rights protection in the V4 countries, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities faced by these societies

In conclusion, emergencies have become an increasingly significant aspect of 21st-century societal discourse, and the Visegrad (V4) countries are no exception. This volume offers a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the regulations and practices of emergencies and human rights protection in these countries, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these societies. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policymakers working in the areas of Constitutional Law and Politics, and it contributes to the ongoing debate about the balance between emergency management and the protection of human rights in a rapidly changing world.

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032637457