Publication
Title
COVID-19 legislation in Belgium at the crossroads of a political and a health crisis
Author
Abstract
This paper discusses the corona virus crisis legislation in Belgium, against the background of a political crisis. It raises the questions how a minority government could find legitimacy to take drastic measures that impact upon fundamental rights and how the political crisis impacted the position of Parliament. This is examined from the viewpoint of input, throughput and output legitimacy, and with a comparison to the position of Parliament in Belgium during earlier crises and in the federated entities. The conclusions point to the increased importance of expert advice, an over-use of ministerial police powers, but also to a more important role for Parliament than what we could have expected under the reign of a majority government. While the political crisis did not hinder firm intervention in an initial phase, it is, however, problematic to deal with the effects of the crisis over the longer term.
Language
English
Source (journal)
The Theory and Practice of Legislation. - -
Publication
2020
ISSN
2050-8840 [print]
2050-8859 [online]
DOI
10.1080/20508840.2020.1771884
Volume/pages
8 :1-2 (2020) , p. 131-153
ISI
000616381000008
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UAntwerpen
Faculty/Department
Research group
Project info
Trust and distrust in multi-level governance: causes, dynamics, and effects (GOVTRUST).
Trust, legitimacy and intended compliance with COVID-19 exit strategy measures.
BOF Sabbatical 2020-2021 - Patricia Popelier.
Publication type
Subject
Law 
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
VABB-SHW
Web of Science
Record
Identifier c:irua:169363
Creation 03.06.2020
Last edited 25.09.2024
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