{"title":"Dean R Knight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDean R Knight\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works grounded in education and reference, with a particular focus on constitutional studies. Readers can expect detailed explorations of legal frameworks, including thoughtful analyses of the \u003cem\u003eConstitution of New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e and related governance topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books provide a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the principles shaping national law and society. Knight’s writing combines clarity with scholarly rigour, making complex constitutional issues accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-constitution-of-new-zealand-by-dr-matthew-sr-palmer-qc-9781509956456","title":"The Constitution of New Zealand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book examines New Zealand’s constitution through the lens of constitutional realism. It looks at the practices, habits, conventions, and norms of constitutional life. It focuses on the structures, processes, and culture that govern the exercise of public power—a perspective that is necessary to explore and account for a lived, rather than textual, constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand’s constitution is unique. One of three remaining unwritten democratic constitutions in the world, it is characterised by a charming set of anachronistic contrasts. \"Unwritten\", yet much is found in various written sources. Built on a network of Westminster constitutional conventions but generously tailored to local conditions. Proudly independent, yet perhaps a purer Westminster model than its British parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible and vulnerable, while oddly enduring. It looks to the centralised authority that comes with a strong executive, strict parliamentary sovereignty, and a unitary state. However, its populace insists on egalitarian values and representative democracy, with elections fiercely conducted nowadays under a system of proportional representation. The interests of indigenous Maori are protected largely through democratic majority rule. A reputation for upholding the rule of law, yet few institutional safeguards to ensure compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Constitution of New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e by Dr Matthew SR Palmer, QC, and Dean R Knight provides a comprehensive analysis of these themes, highlighting the dynamic and distinctive nature of New Zealand's constitutional framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432853160172,"sku":"9781509956456","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509956456.jpg?v=1774766268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dean-r-knight.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}