Stone Richard — Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights, 2006 год

24 февраля, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights - Stone Richard

Oxford University Press / —
— Covers a broad range of subjects studied on civil liberties and human rights courses, so is suitable as the core text on such courses
— Discussion of the issues involving the Human Rights Act and European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated throughout the text
— Praised by users for the very clear and accessible writing style
— Suggestions for further reading assist and encourage students to develop further their knowledge and understanding of the topic
— Online Resource Centre:
— An Online Resource Centre containing updates and web links to related sites enables students to keep up to date with developments in the area
New to this edition
— A new chapter on terrorism has been included, ensuring the text is up to date on issues of current particular importance
— Content has been streamlined to map even more closely onto civil liberties and human rights courses, and includes expanded consideration of the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights
— Updates include extensive coverage of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, and the Equality Act 2006
— Further reading lists have been expanded, assisting and encouraging students to read widely and gain further understanding of the subject
— Recent case law analysed, including
Sheldrake v DPP (reverse burdens of proof)
Ghaidan v Medoza (s.3, HRA 1998)
R (Gillan) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (stop and search)
R (Laporte) v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire (demonstrations)
The sixth edition of Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights , provides a straightforward and stimulating account of this important area of law. It covers all the main areas of undergraduate courses on civil liberties, including police powers, freedom of expression, terrorism and public order, and sets the law in its social and political context. There is full discussion of the developing law on the Human Rights Act 1998, as well as consideration of the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. Rights protecting privacy are analysed and the issues of asylum and discrimination are explored. The approach aims to give the reader a full understanding of the relevant legal material, without ignoring the social and political context within which the law operates. The layout is clear and user-friendly, and each chapter concludes with a list of suggested further reading, enabling students to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the topic. As well as being fully updated to cover new legislation, including the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2006. The sixth edition contains a new chapter on terrorism and human rights, including of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, and the Terrorism Act 2006.

ISBN: 9780199287000
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