Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic and democratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others - under seemingly similar circumstances - become ''hyper-active''? This is valuable contribution to the ongoing debate over the issue of democratic accountability.

Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic and democratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others - under seemingly similar circumstances - become ''hyper-active''? This is valuable contribution to the ongoing debate over the issue of democratic accountability.