'ADALAH
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023)

Constitutional Changes in the Perspective of Legal Philosophy

Yunus, Nur Rohim (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 May 2023

Abstract

This essay discusses constitutional change from the perspective of legal philosophy, focusing on philosophical, sociological, and legal aspects. Constitutional change is considered essential to maintain the relevance of a country's fundamental law. This essay reviews the debate between rigid and living constitutions, reflecting the tension between legal stability and flexibility. From the perspective of legal philosophy, constitutional change is analysed through the concepts of justice, utilitarianism, and social contract theory, which emphasise that change must create justice and reflect social consensus. Sociologically, this essay highlights factors such as demographic changes, developments in social values, and interest group pressures that drive constitutional change. From a legal perspective, this essay emphasises the importance of a legitimate amendment procedure to maintain legitimacy. Overall, this essay suggests that constitutional change should be carried out carefully to remain relevant to the dynamics of society without damaging the legal order.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

adalah

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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ADALAH is “one of the ten most influential law journals in the world, based on research influence and impact factors,” in the Journal Citation Reports. ADALAH also publishes student-written work.Adalah publishes pieces on recent developments in law and reviews of new books in the field. Past ...