This work provides a rational framework for legislation. The unifying premise behind the essays is that, although legislation and regulation are the result of a political process, legislation and regulation can be the object of theoretical study. The volume focuses on problems that are common to most European legal systems and the approach involves applying to legislative problems the tools of legal theory - hence 'legisprudence'. Whereas traditional legal theory deals predominantly with the application of law by the judge, legisprudence enlarges the field of study so as to include the creation of law by the legislator. The original essays published in this collection expose and develop a range of new insights into the relationship between legislative problems and legal theory in a way which will engage and interest legal scholars throughout the world.

Provides an in-depth study of the theory, history, practice, and interpretation of customary international law.

This book is about international humanitarian law or - as it is also called - the "law of armed conflict"or "law of war". It emerged from a series of lectures delivered at the Hague Academy of International Law. The author deals with war and the means by which international law attempts to contain and, as it were, "humanize" organized violence. But the ambitions of the author go beyond the battlefield. The book explores the many complex ways in which law functions to regulate warfare, in theory and practice. The author looks into treaties and other sources of international law, but he also tries to step outside the boundaries of "black-letter law"to deal broadly with such matters as the influence of culture in shaping the norms on war, the institutions that develop those norms and work for their universal acceptance, the networks of humanitarian actors in this area and the legal procedures in which the law of war and its various institutions are embedded. The book demonstrates that even wars are, in various ways, conducted in "the shadow of the law".

Given how frequently the pharmacy and healthcare industries evolve, it's critical to comprehend the laws and regulations that govern the sector. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intricate network of Indian laws, statutes, and regulations that control the practice of pharmacy. The discipline of pharmacy is governed by an extensive set of laws, guidelines, and moral principles that are essential to safeguarding the public's health and guaranteeing the responsible, efficient, and safe practice of the profession. These rules, laws, and principles are fundamental to the pharmacy industry. Each section delves deeply into the intricate legal framework that oversees the pharmacy sector, covering everything from the fundamental guidelines provided by the Pharmacy Act of 1948 to the particulars of manufacturing, marketing, and shipping medications as outlined by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940. The book gives readers a tour of regulatory organisations, demonstrating their functions and methods, such as the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority and the Pharmacy Council of India. Students will gain knowledge of the legal definitions and classifications of pharmaceuticals and medications, as well as the responsibilities and duties of chemists and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the practice of their profession. This book provides a thorough grasp of the moral and legal principles that underpin the pharmaceutical industry. It addresses a wide range of topics, such as drug production and distribution, consumer protection, and clinical research.