This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary and its role in shaping the individual's relations with the state.
Analyses the history of civil liberties and human rights in the UK, and the judiciary's role in upholding themShows the impact of the Human Rights Act of 1998 on the judiciary's relations with the parliament and the executiveExplains the importance of political accountability and open government in the protection of liberty, together with recent legislative reforms in these areasExplores why important critics believe fundamental freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 and 7/7 atmosphereCompares Britain, the USA and European countries in their attempts to create legal frameworks to protect civil liberties and human rights
| ISBN: | 9780748622627 |
| Publication date: | 3rd April 2006 |
| Author: | Steven Foster |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 228 pages |
| Series: | Politics Study Guides |
| Genres: |
Human rights, civil rights Law: study and revision guides Politics and government |
This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary and its role in shaping the individual's relations with the state. Analyses the history of civil liberties and human rights in the UK, and the judiciary's role in upholding themShows the impact of the Human Rights Act of 1998 on the judiciary's relations with the parliament and the executiveExplains the importance of political accountability and open government in the protection of liberty, together with recent legislative reforms in these areasExplores why important critics believe fundamental freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 and 7/7 atmosphereCompares Britain, the USA and European countries in their attempts to create legal frameworks to protect civil liberties and human rights
The Judiciary, Civil Liberties and Human Rights features in the following genres: Human rights, civil rights, Law: study and revision guides, Politics and government
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The Judiciary, Civil Liberties and Human Rights was written by Steven Foster and published by Edinburgh University Press
The Judiciary, Civil Liberties and Human Rights has 228 pages
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