Courts and LGBTQ+ Rights in an Age of Judicial Retrenchment

Discover the intricate relationship between courts and LGBTQ+ rights in the thought-provoking book, Courts and LGBTQ+ Rights in an Age of Judicial Retrenchment, authored by leading experts in the field. Published by Oxford University Press in 2025, this hardback edition spans 288 pages and offers a comparative analysis of the United States, India, and Hong Kong.

This insightful study delves into how judicial systems often leverage LGBTQ+ rights to project a commitment to liberal and global constitutionalism. However, it critically examines the ways in which their rulings may fall short of or even undermine these foundational ideals. Perfect for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of human rights, this book invites readers to engage with the complexities of judicial rhetoric and its real-world implications.