The case against civil ex post facto laws

Article Abstract:

F.A. Hayek's observation that the negative impact of coercion can be reduced by informing people beforehand how they will be affected by coercive legislation is correct. Such laws should be known and definite to facilitate planning. As a result, criminal and ex post facto civil laws should be outlawed. However, only criminal laws have been prohibited. Such prohibition should be extended to cover civil laws. In addition, retroactive laws should be allowed only if the affected persons are justly compensated.

Research, Criminal law, Civil law, Ex post facto laws

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Reviving civil society in Egypt

Article Abstract:

The Ibn Khaldoun Center for Development Studies (ICDS), a research organization and think tank, is the first of its kind in Egypt, a sign that a civil society, one of the precursors to democracy, is developing in the country. The major focus of the society is the study of relations between society and democratization. The structure, management and goals of the ICDS are discussed.

Political aspects, Egypt, Civil society

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Corliss Lamont and civil liberties

Article Abstract:

The $1 million donation to Columbia University Law School by Corliss Lamont in 1982 is examined to illlustrate how educational institutions accept gifts from questionable sources.

Universities and colleges, Donations, Endowments

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