The Rule of Law Under Fire

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Will it Survive?

Professor Raymond Wacks (University of Hong Kong (Emeritus))

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Hart Publishing
19 February 2026

Jurisprudence & philosophy of law; Comparative law; Constitutional & administrative law

Does the upsurge in populism, authoritarianism, and nationalism threaten the future of the rule of law? In this highly topical book, Raymond Wacks explores the philosophical roots of the concept, and its modern, often controversial, interpretation.

He explores numerous ideological, economic, legal, and institutional attacks on the rule of law. They range from the exercise of judicial and administrative discretion, and parliamentary sovereignty to the growth of globalisation, the ‘war on terror’, and the increasing power of Big Tech and especially artificial intelligence. The author identifies which threats pose genuine risks to the rule of law, and suggests how they might be confronted to ensure that democratic freedom is successfully fortified and conserved.

By: Professor Raymond Wacks (University of Hong Kong (Emeritus))
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781509992522
ISBN 10: 1509992529
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Part One: Dissecting the Rule of Law 1. Introduction 2. Genesis 3. Legal Theories 4. From Rhetoric to Reason Part Two: The Threats 5. The Judiciary 6. Administrative Discretion 7. Legalism 8. Nationalism 9. Populism 10. Critical Theory 11. Libertarianism 12. Communitarianism 13. Authoritarianism 14. Parliamentary Sovereignty 15. Emergencies 16. Capitalism 17. Globalisation 18. Artificial Intelligence 19. Counter-terrorism 20. Corruption Part Three: Conclusion 21. Will it Survive?

Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong, China.

Reviews for The Rule of Law Under Fire: Will it Survive?

This is a valuable addition to the burgeoning literature on the rule of law. Wacks explores the subject from a fresh perspective. -- Patrick Elias, Former Lord Justice of Appeal, England and Wales * Cambridge Law Journal (of the 1st edition) *