Considering The Impact of Amicus Curiae Participation on Feminist Litigation Strategy

Abstract

Amici curiae participation plays an important role in litigation and judicial decisionmaking. The public interest nature of these participations has become particularly important in representing the point of view of those who might be affected by a judgment which could influence the outcome of a decision. Employing amicus curiae participation as specific litigation strategy is of importance in promoting litigation from a feminist and gendered viewpoint allowing feminist method to be employed in constructing effective legal arguments.

Key Words:

• amicus curiae participation
• litigation strategy
• feminist method