
The Blackstone's Guide to the Human Rights Act 1998 provides clear, concise coverage of the operation and application of the Human Rights Act 1998, discussing the successes and failures of the Act and the debate surrounding its possible eventual replacement with a Bill of Rights. The Guide assesses the case law of the European Court and analyses the impact of Convention rights in landmark domestic judgements across a wide range of areas, including terrorism, privacy, discrimination, and criminal law. It explains the interpretive techniques employed by the courts to read legislation compatibly with Convention rights, and maps the UK and Strasbourg courts' divergence in approach to certain areas of human rights protection. It also highlights the aspects of the Act that the courts have not yet clarified. The new edition of this popular Guide considers all relevant developments since the publication of the previous edition. The book contains a copy of the Human Rights Act 1998 as amended, and the European Convention for the Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms. The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.
This guide investigates the practical operation, judicial application, and ongoing legal debates surrounding the Human Rights Act 1998 within the United Kingdom. The authors, a team of experienced legal practitioners and experts, synthesize complex case law and legislative history to provide a framework for understanding how Convention rights interact with domestic statutes. By analyzing both landmark judgments and areas of judicial uncertainty, the text serves as a functional manual for navigating the intersection of UK law and European human rights standards.
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Legal practitioners and scholars frequently cite this series as a reliable, accessible resource for understanding the immediate implications of legislative changes. Experts highlight the text as a foundational reference for those requiring a clear synthesis of complex case law and statutory interpretation.
Page Count:
564
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
ISBN-10:
019106646X
ISBN-13:
9780191066467
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