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Institutional dialogue between courts and legislatures in the definition of fundamental rights: lessons from Canada (and elsewhere)

Jeremy Webber
Pages 135-182 | Published online: 30 Oct 2017

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  • Languages Act 1988 (Alberta)
  • Marriage Amendment Act 2000 (Alberta)
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German legislation

Indian legislation

Irish legislation

New Zealand legislation

South African legislation

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