{"product_id":"towards-a-constitution-of-the-earth-1","title":"Towards a Constitution of the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book argues that a Constitution of the Earth is not a utopian ideal, but is, in fact, the only realistic way of saving \u003ci\u003eour \u003c\/i\u003eplanet from wars, environmental destruction, climate change, pandemics, widespread violations of human rights, and unbridled public and private powers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sets out a four-step plan:\u003cbr\u003eFirst, it argues for the introduction of a new category of offences, ‘systemic crimes’, to address harmful conduct which currently escapes criminal liability.\u003cbr\u003eSecond, it highlights the inadequacy of existing national governments and international organisations, to cope with a range of global anti-humanitarian policies.\u003cbr\u003eThird, taking seriously the commitment to universal human rights enshrined in existing constitutions and international charters and covenants, it proposes a stateless form of global constitutionalism. This model would be grounded on guarantist institutions, operating on a supranational level, regulating markets, promoting the overall enjoyment of fundamental rights and essential goods and services, and, ultimately, seeking to achieve universal and lasting peace.\u003cbr\u003eFourthly, and finally, it presents a draft Constitution of the Earth, comprising 100 Articles, intended as a foundation for debate and deliberation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTowards a Constitution of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is written for, and accessible to, any person concerned about the present state of world affairs, those opposed to a fatalist acceptance of the “Might makes Right” principle, and who believe in the rational possibility of a better world for all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504821641589,"sku":"9781509998258","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781509998258.jpg?v=1786953738","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/towards-a-constitution-of-the-earth-1","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}