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An Imperfect Firewall: Quebec's Constitutional Right of Secession as a Device Against Domination
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Abstract The idea of including a right of secession in democratic constitutions has been discussed by different political and legal theorists; however, little has been said on the matter from the point of view of democratic-republican political philosophy. This article undertakes this effort by means of a no... view more
The idea of including a right of secession in democratic constitutions has been discussed by different political and legal theorists; however, little has been said on the matter from the point of view of democratic-republican political philosophy. This article undertakes this effort by means of a normative analysis of Quebec’s constitutional right of secession, as outlined in the Quebec Secession Reference. This analysis shows how the non-unilateral nature of this right minimises the risks for republican freedom (as non-domination) and inclusion in the Quebec secession conflict, while the fact that it is limited to a national constitutional framework dampens this achievement.... view less
Classification
Political System, Constitution, Government
Free Keywords
Canada; Quebec; constitutionalism; democracy; domination; factions; republicanism; secession
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 475-482
Journal
Politics and Governance, 9 (2021) 4
Issue topic
Secessionism in Liberal Democracies: What Do We Really Know About the Explanations of Secessionism?
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed