Retrospectivity and the rule of law
by C. J. G. Sampford, Charles Sampford, Jennie Louise, Sophie Blencowe, Tom Round
However controversial, retrospective rule-making is not at all uncommon, and has been used by governments of all political persuasions for a number of applications. This text looks at the various ways in which laws may be seen as retrospective, as well as analysing the problems in defining retrospectivity.
Judicial processRetroactive lawsRule of lawRetroactive laws (canon law)