This book explores the meaning and scope of the legal principle of equality in modern constitutional democracies. It examines how equality has evolved from a formal guarantee into a substantive standard guiding legislation, judicial review, and public policy. Through dialogue with constitutional theory and comparative jurisprudence, the study analyses how different legal systems reconcile equality with liberty while responding to social diversity and democratic demands.The work discusses the role of equality in confronting discrimination, protecting vulnerable groups, and ensuring fair participation in public life. It also considers the tensions that arise when equality claims intersect with individual freedoms and institutional limits.
Bridging theory and practice, the book provides a clear framework for understanding equality as a foundational norm of democratic governance.It will interest scholars, judges, practitioners, and students of constitutional law and human rights.
