The Principle of Proportionality in Asia, Europe, and North America

This edited volume offers a comparative analysis of how the principle of proportionality operates within contemporary constitutional systems across Asia, Europe, and North America. It examines the role of proportionality in mediating the relationship between fundamental rights, public power, and emergency governance, with particular attention to recent global crises. Through contributions from leading scholars, the book highlights both convergences and divergences in constitutional reasoning, showing how courts and legislatures reinterpret proportionality when addressing states of emergency and the protection of socio-economic rights. By combining theoretical insights with jurisdiction-specific studies, the volume provides a comprehensive account of the evolving functions of proportionality in modern constitutional law.