TY  - GEN
T1  - The judiciary, civil liberties and human rights
T2  - Politics study guides.
A1  - Foster, Steven
LA  - English
PP  - Edinburgh
PB  - Edinburgh University Press
YR  - 2006
UL  - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_eba_ocm70679093
AB  - 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
OP  - 228
CN  - KD4080 .F67 2006eb
SN  - 0748626670
SN  - 9780748626670
SN  - 1280501502
SN  - 9781280501500
SN  - 9786610501502
SN  - 6610501505
SN  - 9780748622627
SN  - 0748622624
KW  - Civil rights : Great Britain.
KW  - Courts : Great Britain.
KW  - Human rights : Great Britain.
KW  - Justice, Administration of : Great Britain.
KW  - Tribunaux : Grande-Bretagne.
KW  - Droits de l'homme (Droit international) : Grande-Bretagne.
KW  - LAW : Constitutional.
KW  - LAW : Public.
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE : Civil Rights.
KW  - Civil rights
KW  - Courts
KW  - Human rights
KW  - Justice, Administration of
KW  - Great Britain
ER  -