This book investigates how the European Convention on Human Rights has functioned as a mechanism for challenging sexual orientation discrimination within the United Kingdom. Paul Johnson, a professor of sociology and law, utilizes his expertise in human rights jurisprudence to synthesize legal analysis with the lived experiences of those involved in landmark litigation. The work argues that the European Court of Human Rights has played a critical role in forcing domestic legal reform through the testimonies and efforts of individual applicants and their legal representatives.

Experts highlight this work as a significant contribution to the intersection of socio-legal studies and human rights history. Readers frequently note that the inclusion of oral histories provides a humanizing dimension to otherwise dense legal proceedings.