KELSEN'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE JUDICIAL POWER
Abstract
Contrary to the classical doctrine of separation of powers, Austrian legal theorist Hans Kelsen claims that there are only two state powers and that what distinguishes them is their function – law creation (legislative power) and law application (executive power). The aim of this paper is to present Kelsen's view of the judicial power (function) which he situates within the executive power and therefore defines its function as the application of law. However, Kelsen points out that the judicial power, in addition to applying the law, takes part in its creation.
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