Constitutional Life and Europe's Area of Freedom, Security and Justice

'Gibbs’ book...manages to facilitate a dialogue across a wide range of theories, issues and complex policy debates. It is this breadth and the ease with which Gibbs navigates the different aspects of this constitutional conversation that constitute the most important contribution of this book.’ Law and Politics Book Review 'This book leads the way in probing and pointing out with admirable clarity and insight the constitutional significance of crime, security and the ordering of criminal justice in the evolving governance of Europe.' Christopher Harding, Aberystwyth University, UK 'This book offers an entirely fresh perspective on the fast-developing world of Europe's Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. The author treats his subject not as a detailed body of doctrine but as a key test-case in late modern constitutional theory. His subtle yet passionate argument will surprise, fascinate and enlighten anyone with an interest in this pivotal area of transnational law.' Neil Walker, University of Edinburgh, UK