The Far Right in Greece and the Law

This book critically evaluates the rise of the far-right in Greece, detailing the legal context in which to understand both the emergence of Golden Dawn and the 2020 court decision deeming it a criminal organization. It traces the development of Golden Dawn from the post-Junta era and assesses the legal framework within which the far-right has operated, including criminal law, non-discrimination law, political party laws, and public order framework. It demonstrates that the state of impunity in which Golden Dawn's violent hit squads functioned was both a facilitating factor for its rise and potentially for its demise. The book offers a timely and useful assessment of how legislation, courts, and policies can best challenge the far-right.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 108 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the rise of the far-right in Greece, providing a detailed analysis of the legal context that shaped both the emergence of Golden Dawn, the far-right's largest grouping, and the 2020 court decision that deemed it a criminal organization. Golden Dawn, initially a political party, evolved into a violent subculture movement with minimal state interference. This book traces the origins of Golden Dawn's rise in Greece, from the post-Junta era, and assesses the legal framework within which the far-right has operated. It explores the tools available to combat the far-right, including criminal law, non-discrimination law, political party laws, public order framework, and international and European obligations. Golden Dawn's functioning as a political party and violent entity until its leadership and parliamentary members were found guilty of leading and participating in a criminal organization highlights the state of impunity that facilitated its rise. This book underscores the importance of addressing the far-right and violent organizations, particularly in Europe, and offers valuable insights into how legislation, courts, and policies can effectively challenge the far-right.

This book is of interest to scholars and students in law and politics, as well as individuals concerned with the rise of the far right and violent organizations. It provides a timely and insightful examination of the legal challenges posed by the far-right in Greece and offers valuable lessons for addressing similar phenomena in other regions.

Weight: 154g
Dimension: 215 x 138 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032266619