The politics of law and courts

The power and influence of international and domestic courts increased significantly in recent decades. Today, they limit salient government policies, restrict the power of strong executives, and decide on central rules of the political game or on fundamental rights. At the same time, the interest of political actors to hold courts accountable rose, and with it the need of courts to explain their decisions to different audiences and to build trust. This section invites scholars to explore how courts navigate through these challenges.