The Judiciary, Civil Liberties and Human Rights:

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 th...

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1. Verfasser: Foster, Steven (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press [2022]
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Zusammenfassung: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 themAn understanding of the Human Rights Act of 1998 and its potential impact on the judiciary's relations with the parliament and the executiveAn appreciation of the importance of political accountability and open government in the protection of liberty, together with recent legislative reforms in these areasAn awareness of why important critics believe fundamental freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 and 7/7 atmosphereA chance to draw comparisons between Britain, the USA and European countries in their attempts to create legal frameworks to protect civil liberties and human rightsThis 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 libertiesGuides the reader through complex current debates on public order, covert and mass surveillance, and prevention of terrorismProvides updated descriptions of key statutes including the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005Assesses contemporary developments in American law and order policy including the USA/ Patriot ActSummarises the arguments of civil liberties lobbies and successive governmentsIncludes proposed changes in the law in the aftermath of the July 2005 London bombings
Beschreibung:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 29. Mrz 2022)
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (248 Seiten)
ISBN:9780748626670
DOI:10.1515/9780748626670

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