Judges' Experiences with Foreign Jurisprudence in Human Rights Adjudication
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Comparative law scholarship has documented the circulation of foreign jurisprudence across legal systems, especially in human rights adjudication, focusing on doctrinal influence and judicial dialogue. However, limited attention has been given to how judges personally engage with foreign legal sources in concrete decision-making contexts. This study uses an interpretative phenomenological approach to explore how judges interpret and negotiate the use of foreign jurisprudence in landmark human rights cases. Data from in-depth interviews with judges experienced in human rights adjudication were analyzed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The analysis identified key themes, showing that judges encounter legal uncertainty, negotiate legitimacy, and manage institutional and personal responsibilities when engaging with foreign jurisprudence. These findings suggest that comparative jurisprudence is not merely a technical tool, but a reflective practice shaped by contextual judgment. This study highlights the importance of phenomenological approaches in understanding judicial reasoning in transnational legal contexts.
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