Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Information: Essays in Honour of Sir David Williams

ISBN-13: 9780198268390 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 480 str.

Jack Beatson; Yvonne Cripps

Opis

This volume of essays examines two freedoms that play a central role in modern democracies: the free exchange and dissemination of ideas coupled with the principle of open, and therefore more accountable, government. Topics covered include freedom of speech, religion and assembly; defamation of the State and of politicians; and the protection of privacy.

Recenzje

The book pulls together a distinguished collection of judges, practitioners and scholars from the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand.

O autorze

Jack Beatson is Professor of Law and Director of the Centre for Public Law at the University of Cambridge Yvonne Cripps is a Barrister of the Inner Temple and Senior Fellow of the Centre for Public Law, University of Cambridge. She holds the Harry T. Ice Chair of Law at Indiana University