Human Rights, British Law - General & Miscellaneous, Civil Rights - Foreign & International

Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights

Name: Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights
Author: Richard Stone
ISBN: 9780199641970

by Richard Stone

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Overview

The seventh edition of Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights covers all the main areas of undergraduate courses on civil liberties and human rights, including police powers, freedom of expression, terrorism and public order. Throughout the text the law is set in its social and political context. There is full discussion of the law that has developed as a result of the Human Rights Act 1998, as well as analysis of the ongoing significance of decisions made by the European Court of Human Rights.

Synopsis

The ninth edition of Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights provides a straightforward and stimulating account of this fascinating area of law. This essential textbook covers all the main topics taught on undergraduate civil liberties and human rights modules. It provides thorough, critical coverage of crucial areas such as police powers, freedom of expression, terrorism, and public order. Throughout the text the law is set in its social and political context. There is full discussion of all relevant post Human Rights Act 1998 jurisprudence, as well as analysis of the latest decisions made by the European Court of Human Rights.

About the Author, Richard Stone

Richard Stone is Head of the Law School at the University of Lincoln. He has over 30 years experience in teaching and writing on civil liberties issues.