Democracy, Protest and the Law

ISBN-13: 9780367608323 / Twarda / 2024 / 208 str.

Australia) Head Michael (Western Sydney University

Opis

This book explores the issue of how to defend and extend democracy in a new era of rising protests, social unrest and political discontent globally. It examines the historical, social, political, ethical and legal issues raised by the democratic right to protest and legislative and executive measures taken by governments to restrict it.

Spis treści

Preface;  Introduction: How to defend the right to protest and genuine democracy?;  1. The growth of mass protests globally;  2. Origins and significance of the right to protest;  3. Is there a legal right to protest?;  4. Constitutional protection of the right to protest?;  5. Expanding anti-protest laws;  6. Crimes against the state;  7. Use of police powers to combat protests;  8. What is at Stake?;  9. How to defend and extend democracy?;  10. Conclusions;  Index

O autorze

Michael Head is a professor of law at Western Sydney University, Australia. He is a well-known writer on democratic rights, emergency powers and war powers.