The judiciary, civil liberties and human rights

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Label

The judiciary, civil liberties and human rights

Statement of responsibility

Steven Foster

Creator

• Foster, Steven

Author

• Foster, Steven

Subject

• Civil rights -- Great Britain
• Courts
• Courts -- Great Britain
• Electronic books
• Electronic books
• Great Britain
• Human rights
• Human rights -- Great Britain
• Justice, Administration of
• Justice, Administration of -- Great Britain
• LAW -- Constitutional
• LAW -- Public
• POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Civil Rights
• Civil rights

Language

eng

Summary

This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary and its role in shaping the individual's relations with the state. Readers will gain the following: A comprehensive analysis of the history of civil liberties and human rights in the UK, and the judiciary's role in upholding them An understanding of the Human Rights Act of 1998 and its potential impact on the judiciary's relations with the parliament and the executive An appreciation of the importance of political accountability and open government in the protection of liberty, together with recent legislative reforms in these areas An awareness of why important critics believe fundamental freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 and 7/7 atmosphere A chance to draw comparisons between Britain, the USA and European countries in their attempts to create legal frameworks to protect civil liberties and human rights This textbook provides an important, accessible introduction to an area of current widespread concern. Key Features: Offers a comprehensive introduction to three key issues: human rights legislation, the role of senior judges, and the protection of civil liberties Guides the reader through complex current debates on public order, covert and mass surveillance, and prevention of terrorism Provides updated descriptions of key statutes including the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 Assesses contemporary developments in American law and order policy including the USA/ Patriot Act Summarises the arguments of civil liberties lobbies and successive governments Includes proposed changes in the law in the aftermath of the July 2005 London bombings

Member of

• Politics study guides
• Ebook Central Academic Complete

Cataloging source

N$T

Dewey number

342.41085

Index

index present

Language note

English

LC call number

KD4080

LC item number

.F67 2006eb

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

• dictionaries
• bibliography

Series statement

Politics study guides