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This article discusses the idea of human rights and who should determine them - the legislature or judiciary. Professor Allen argues that rights are debated concepts without clear definitions, and controversial issues around rights like freedom of speech or fair trials have merits on both sides. He believes the legislature, as the elected representatives of the people, should make these difficult decisions, not an unelected few judges. However, modern democracies have given courts power to second guess majo

Author

Qamar Ali Jafri

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