Human rights in the UK : an introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998 /: an introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David Hoffman, John Rowe.
• Other Names: Hoffman, David, 1971-; Rowe, John (John Jermyn), 1936-
• Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. The idea of human rights -- 3. The history of human rights and the Convention -- 4. Constitutional considerations -- 5. The scheme of the Human Rights Act 1998 -- 6. Remedies under the Human Rights Act -- 7. Introduction to the Convention rights -- 8. The right to life: Article 2 -- 9. Freedom from torture: Article 3 -- 10. Freedom from slavery: Article 4 -- 11 . Personal liberty: Article 5 -- 12. The right to a fair trial: Article 6 -- 13. Retrospective legislation: Article 7 -- 14. The right to privacy: Article 8 -- 15. Freedom of conscience: Article 9 and Article 2 of the First Protocol -- 16. Freedom of expression: Article 10 -- 17. Freedom of assembly: Article -- 18. The right to marry: Article 12 -- 19. Non-discrimination: Article 14 -- 20. The right to property: Article 1 of the First Protocol -- 21. Free elections: Article 3 of the First Protocol -- 22. The problem of terrorism -- 23. Conclusion Appendix 1: The Human Rights Act 1998 -- Appendix 2 : The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms -- Appendix 3: Members of the Council of Europe and Convention ratifications -- Appendix 4: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- Appendix 5: European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights.
• Edition: 4th ed
• Publisher Details: Harlow, England : Pearson
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xliii, 508 pages), illustrations, map
• Subjects: 342.41085; Civil rights -- Great Britain; Civil rights; Great Britain; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781299283428; 9781408294482; 1408294486; 9781408294505; 1408294508
• Related ISBNs: 129928342X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-496) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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