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Autocratic Legalism Kim Lane Scheppele Upd Apr 2026

This tutorial explains the concept of autocratic legalism as developed and popularized by scholar Kim Lane Scheppele, situates it in broader authoritarian/legal theory, lays out its mechanisms, shows real-world examples and variants, and offers ways to analyze, detect, and respond to it. It is structured for readers who want a deep, practical understanding: policymakers, legal scholars, students, journalists, and civil-society actors.