The Belgian legal tradition: From a long quest for legal independence to a longing for dependence?
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The relationship between state law and religious law in Belgium, as well as the position of foreign law and the devaluation of citizenship as a relevant legal factor is discussed. The analysis has concluded by advancing the ideas on the continued relevance of the notions of legal system and legal tradition from the perspective of a constitutional democracy.
Publication Name: European Review of Private Law
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0928-9801
Year: 2006
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Freedom of contract: Mandatory and non-mandatory rules in European contract law
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The position and function of common European rules in relation to limitations to freedom of contract and the role of mandatory and non-mandatory rules are discussed.
Publication Name: European Review of Private Law
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0928-9801
Year: 2007
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Burden of proof and the unfair terms in consumer contracts directive
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The way in which the concept of burden of proof applies to substantive issues in English law governed by EC directives is examined.
Publication Name: European Review of Private Law
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0928-9801
Year: 2007
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