Civil Liberties Textbook

by HelenFenwick (Author)

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  2006

  $4.25

  This work presents a detailed critical analysis of the legal protection of civil liberties in the United Kingdom. This is a subject which is widely studied but until recently was not covered by a comprehensive textbook, although many specialist books covering areas such as police powers or freedom of speech were available. While providing a wide treatment, this book focuses on the areas of particular academic interest in order to provide the reader with insight into the underlying themes in this area. The book includes: consideration of the nature of civil liberties and their general means of protection in the United Kingdom; a chapter devoted to the general influence of the European Convention on Human Rights; freedom of expression; freedom of information; freedom of religion; police powers and the rights of the suspect; freedom of association and assembly; prisoners' rights; privacy; and freedom from discrimination. The book concludes with consideration of the Bill of Rights issue. The effect of emergency situations is also considered as part of the relevant areas as is the particular influence of the European Convention in certain areas.

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  2001

  $3.29

  Now that human rights is becoming a core subject on many LLB courses and is an essential field of study for all intending lawyers,this book will be helpful to any law student facing examinations on the LLB or CPE, or who is taking law options as part of another field of study. In order to take account of recent phenomenal legal developments in this subject, in particular, the Human Rights Act 1998 and subsequent changes in legislation and case law, this new edition has been thoroughly rewritten and updated. New chapters have been added on immigration and asylum law, and on the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the incorporation of the ECHR into domestic law. The topics chosen reflect those generally found on human rights and civil liberties courses. However, human rights, perhaps more than any other subject, is rapidly developing and this book seeks to concentrate on those areas which are of particular interest at the present time, whilst alerting the student to potential and likely future developments and areas of challenge. Notes in each answer allow the student to develop certain lines of argument further, in line with particular interests or studies. Topics covered include: the impact of the ECHR and its key case law; freedom of expression and information; freedom of assembly; privacy; police and other investigatory powers; prisoners' rights and freedom from discrimination; immigration and asylum law.