Allan c hutchinson globe and mail
Allan C. Hutchinson is a Canadian legal scholar and professor who has written extensively on constitutional law, legal theory, and the philosophy of law. He is a professor emeritus at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Hutchinson has written numerous articles and books on legal topics, including "The Laws of the Mosaic" (1989), "The Province of Jurisprudence Determined" (1995), and "The Theory and Practice of Law" (2001). He has also been a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail, a Canadian national newspaper, on legal and political issues.
Some of his notable writings in The Globe and Mail include:
- "The Supreme Court's role in a democratic society" (2011) - In this article, Hutchinson argued that the Supreme Court of Canada has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the government respects the rights of citizens and upholds the Constitution.
- "The Harper government's attack on the rule of law" (2012) - Hutchinson criticized the Conservative government's efforts to limit the power of the courts and undermine the rule of law in Canada.
- "The Charter's 30th anniversary: A time for reflection" (2012) - In this article, Hutchinson reflected on the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which was enacted in 1982, and argued that it remains a vital instrument for protecting individual rights and freedoms in Canada.
- "The politics of judicial appointments" (2013) - Hutchinson wrote about the importance of ensuring that judicial appointments are made on the basis of merit and independence, rather than political considerations.
Hutchinson's writings in The Globe and Mail often focus on the intersection of law, politics, and society, and he is known for his insightful and thought-provoking commentary on legal and political issues in Canada.