This work approaches the issue of democratic deficit from the angle of accountability, seen in contemporary society as an essential element of democratic government. It looks at differing understandings of the concept in the Member States and at various techniques - political, legal, and managerial - by which accountability can be assured. These include the Parliament as well as national parliaments but extend to less familiar institutions, such as the European Court of Auditors.
Carol Harlow is Professor of Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science where she specializes in public law and public law of the European Union.
Introduction ; 1. Thinking About Accountability ; 2. Some Accident Blackspots ; 3. The Power House ; 5. Accountability through Audit ; 6. Accountability through Law
... challenging and highly informative ... The book is attractively written, full of incisive aperçus and serves as a very useful introduction to this vital and visceral aspect of the Union's development. The presentation is to the point, constructive and deftly delivered.
Martijn W. Hesselink, European University Institute) Hesselink, Martijn W. (Professor of Transnational Law and Theory, Professor of Transnational Law and Theory, Martijn W Hesselink
Martijn W Hesselink, Martijn W. Hesselink, European University Institute) Hesselink, Martijn W. (Professor of Transnational Law and Theory, Professor of Transnational Law and Theory
Scott Kilpatrick, SCOTT KILPATRICK, Claire Kilpatrick, Joanne Scott, European University Institute) Kilpatrick, Claire (Professor of International and European Labour and Social Law, Professor of International and European Labour and Social Law, European University Institute) Scott, Joanne (Professor of European Law, Professor of European Law
Joseph Weiler, Academy of European Law, Academy Of European Law, J. H. H. Weiler, Harvard University) Weiler, J. H. H. (Manley Hudson Professor and Jean Monnet Chair, Manley Hudson Professor and Jean Monnet Chair