Magna Carta and New Zealand

This volume is the first to explore the vibrant history of Magna Carta in Aotearoa New Zealand's legal, political and popular culture. Readers will benefit from in-depth analyses of the Charter's reception along with explorations of its roles in regard to larger constitutional themes.
The common thread that binds the collection together is its exploration of what the adoption of a medieval charter as part of New Zealand's constitutional arrangements has meant - and might mean - for a Pacific nation whose identity remains in flux. The contributions to this volume are grouped around three topics: remembrance and memorialization of Magna Carta; the reception of the Charter by both Māori and non-Māori between 1840 and 2015; and reflection on the roles that the Charter may yet play in future constitutional debate. This collection provides evidence of the enduring attraction of Magna Carta, and its importance as a platform of constitutional aspiration.

Acest volum este primul care exploreaza istoria vibranta a Magna Carta in cultura juridica, politica si populara a Aotearoa Noua Zeelanda. Cititorii vor beneficia de analize aprofundate ale receptiei Cartei, precum si de explorari ale rolurilor sale in ceea ce priveste temele constitutionale mai mari. Firul comun care leaga colectia este explorarea a ceea ce este adoptarea unei charte medievale ca parte a constitutionala a Noii Zeelande. aranjamentele au insemnat - si ar putea insemna - pentru o natiune a Pacificului a carei identitate ramane in flux.