The Limits of Flexibility in Legal Rules

The present work delves into the concept of flexibility in legal rules, examining its implications on the doctrine of rule of law. It argues that flexibility and legal certainty are mutually exclusive, with either one existing or the other. The discussion draws attention to the tension between these two concepts, suggesting that flexible application of law can be challenging from the perspective of the rule of law. Ultimately, it concludes that there is no widely accepted definition of flexibility in legal discourse, emphasizing the need for deeper reflection on its existence and implications.