Semantic argument in Colombian jurisprudence. A manifestation of Neoconstitutionality and positivism

Authors

  • Lina Marcela Escobar Martínez Universidad de la Sabana

Abstract

It has been traditionally held that the semantic interpretation of legal
texts is the most remarkable expression of legal formalism. This article’s
purpose is to disprove such belief and to show that the argument in
question is a tool, which has also been used by neoconstitutionalism (inclusively for judicial activism). In order to reach its objective, this essay
presents significant examples of the use of the instrument in discussion
by Colombian High Courts

Author Biography

  • Lina Marcela Escobar Martínez, Universidad de la Sabana
    Abogada de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Magíster en Derecho Público de la Universidad Externado de Colombia. Magíster en Derecho Constitucional y Parlamentario de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Doctora en Derecho de la Universidad del País Vasco

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Section

Research Articles