Individual Rights and the Law in Britain
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Author Description
This study examines changes in British law since 1950 which have had an impact on the civil and political rights of the individual and then sets those changes in the broader context of European and international human rights law. Comprehensive in its coverage, it includes a discussion of prisoners' rights, police powers, due process, privacy, freedom of association, assembly, and speech, minority rights, immigration, nationality, racial discrimination, womens' and childrens' rights, and sexual orientation. The choice of topics is solidly grounded in the perspective of the international and European Conventions and is not determined by current political debates. As such, it provides an important source of reference for all scholars and practitioners interested in international law and civil liberties, and a scholarly basis for further research.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This study investigates the evolution of British legal frameworks since 1950 and their subsequent impact on individual civil and political rights within the broader context of international human rights law. Christopher McCrudden and Gerald Chambers, in collaboration with the Law Society of Great Britain, analyze legislative shifts by anchoring their research in the standards established by European and international conventions. The text provides a systematic evaluation of how domestic law aligns with global human rights mandates, moving beyond transient political discourse to offer a stable legal reference.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of legal developments concerning prisoners' rights, police powers, and due process.
- Examination of fundamental freedoms including privacy, association, assembly, and speech.
- Evaluation of protections regarding minority rights, immigration, nationality, and racial discrimination.
- Comparative study of domestic statutes against European and international human rights conventions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for understanding the intersection of British domestic law and international human rights standards. Experts highlight the text's academic rigor and its utility as a comprehensive resource for researchers navigating the complexities of civil liberties in the United Kingdom.
Page Count:
728
Publication Date:
1994-04-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198257414
ISBN-13:
9780198257417
Law
British History
Human rights
Civil Rights
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