The Promise of Law

Essays marking the retirement of Dame Sian Elias as Chief Justice of New Zealand A powerhouse of national and international contributors honour the 20-year-tenure of retired Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias. This book contains the published collection of the conference papers discussed by each panel of speakers. Nine significant topics are covered:- Law and Power on the Frontier- Common Law Constitutionalism- Where to for Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation- Environmental Justice and Climate Change- Topics in Private Law- The Supervisory Jurisdiction and Administrative Justice- Criminal Law- Human Rights- Judging