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Book SynopsisThe Judicial System of Russia paints a portrait of the courts of the Russian Federation under Putin, how they work in practice, and what shapes the behaviour of its judges. It stresses the dual nature of a judicial system, where ordinary cases are for the most part handled fairly, but where cases of interest to powerful persons are subject to influence--a common situation in authoritarian states. In so doing, the authors trace the origins of some contemporary practices to the Soviet past, but also identify novelties. They pay close attention to the struggles of reformers to make the courts fairer and more efficient, along with the measures taken to ensure that judges conform to the expectations of their political masters. This means dealing with the evolution of judicial governance, including the selection, promotion, and disciplining of judges.In studying the actual operation of the courts, the authors take a socio-legal approach, emphasizing how different players (petitioners, respon
Table of ContentsPART ONE: Historical Perspectives 1: Legacies from the Past: Tsarism and the Soviet Experience 2: The (Re)Making of Courts and Judicial Governance, 1988-2021 PART TWO: People, Attitudes, Politics 3: Judges and the Judiciary: Recruitment, Discipline, Careers 4: Lawyers: Training and Role in the Courts 5: Public Attitudes Towards Courts and the Use of Courts 6: Cases with Outside or Inappropriate Influence PART THREE: The Administration of Justice or Courts in Action 7: Justice-of-the-Peace Courts and Everyday Law 8: The Administration of Criminal Justice 9: Civil Justice 10: The Arbitrazh Courts and Business Disputes 11: Constitutional and Administrative Justice
