Democratic Norms
The Law of Individual Disqualification in a Democracy
Aziz Huq, Tom Ginsburg, David Landau Mon, Nov 8, 2021, 2:44 PM
The Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has raised questions on whether consequences should be imposed on any of the elected officials responsible. A comparative analysis of the methods of discipline against politicians in different democracies can illustrate the costs and benefits of disqualification in the American context and opportunities for improvement.