Sub-state governance through territorial autonomy [electronic resource] : a comparative study in constitutional law of powers, procedures and institutions / Markku Suksi.

This study focuses on territorial autonomy, which is often used in different conflict-resolution and minority situations. Four typical elements are identified on the basis of the historical example of the Memel Territory and the so-called Memel case of the PCIJ; distribution of powers, participation...

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Main Author: Suksi, Markku, 1959-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; Heidelberg : Springer-Verlag, 2011.
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Summary:This study focuses on territorial autonomy, which is often used in different conflict-resolution and minority situations. Four typical elements are identified on the basis of the historical example of the Memel Territory and the so-called Memel case of the PCIJ; distribution of powers, participation through elections and referendums, executive power of territorial autonomy, and international relations. These elements are used for a comparative analysis of the constitutional law that regulates the position of six current territorial autonomies, the A ... land Islands in Finland, Scotland in the U.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxiii, 685 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:3642200486 (electronic bk.)
9783642200489 (electronic bk.)
DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-20048-9
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.