Human Rights Law: Directions (Directions series)

by HowardDavis (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.42

  Human Rights Law is written in an engaging and lively manner with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on human rights law courses with clarity. No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed but the book provides a thorough introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the way in which the Act gives effect to the European Convention on Human Rights. It looks at the main terms and implications of the convention rights themselves, highlighting some of the more complex and controversial issues of the subject. Howard Davis draws on his considerable teaching and authorial experience to guide students through human rights law in an engaging way, making use of helpful features including definitions, summaries, discussion topics and questions to explain and emphasise key issues. The text is made even easier to navigate through the use of a fresh colour design, clear cross-referencing and many headings. Online Resource Centre The book is complemented by a website providing a range of free resources. Suggested approaches to end of chapter questions and weblinks to sites containing useful information on the ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998. For lecturers a test bank of questions linked to the book provides a ready-made and customisable resource with which to test your students.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.42

  Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law? Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed? Human Rights Law Directions has been written expressly to guide you through your study of human rights law, and to clearly and concisely highlight and explain the key areas of this fascinating subject. This engaging text covers all the topics required to gain a full understanding of human rights. A range of different features are included, making this the ideal text as you approach the subject for the first time. - Case close-up boxes identify and explain key cases - Discussion topics highlight key areas of interest and encourage analytical thought - Cross referencing describes how different topics interconnect Online Resource Centre Human Rights Law Directions is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre where students can access 6-monthly updates to the book, a selection of annotated web links, and guidance on answering the problem questions contained in the book. Registered lecturers can also access a test bank of approximately 100 multiple choice questions, which can be downloaded to a VLE and customised.