The Human Rights Act 1998 was one of the first pieces of legislation passed by New Labour. Some ministers beieve that it is the greatest thing that they have done, whereas others view it as a dangerous mistake. This volume explains what the Act is about, where it fits into Britain's constitutional tradition, and explores whether or not it has achieved its goals.
The Human Rights Act 1998 was one of the first pieces of legislation passed by New Labour. Some ministers beieve that it is the greatest thing that th...
Tracing the origins of the term civil liberties and what it has come to mean today, this title argues that the protection of civil liberties is a vital front in the struggle to preserve political freedom. It also suggests that a proper understanding of and commitment to civil liberties has never been more important.
Tracing the origins of the term civil liberties and what it has come to mean today, this title argues that the protection of civil liberties is a vita...
