Law
Judicial Review and the Horizontal Application of Constitutional Rights
Quick fact
In many legal systems, constitutional rights can be applied to private disputes through judicial review, meaning a court can strike down or invalidate a private contract or action if it violates fundamental rights—even without a government actor involved.
Why this is interesting
You might think your constitutional rights only protect you from the government—but what if a private corporation or a powerful individual violates your freedom of speech? Who steps in then?