There are now a number of statutes in different parts of the world that offer non-constitutional protection for human rights through certain mechanisms, such as strong interpretive obligations, quasi-tort actions, and obligations on legislatures to consider whether statutes are felt to breach human rights obligations. These mechanisms exist in New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, the Australian Capital Territory, and Victoria. This book considers the jurisprudence that has developed in these various jurisdictions relating to these mechanics for the promotion of human rights. Relevant case laws from...
There are now a number of statutes in different parts of the world that offer non-constitutional protection for human rights through certain mechanism...
The Teaching of Criminal Law provides the first considered discussion of the pedagogy that should inform the teaching of criminal law. It originates from a survey of criminal law courses in different parts of the English-speaking world which showed significant similarity across countries and over time. It also showed that many aspects of substantive law are neglected. This prompted the question of whether any real consideration had been given to criminal law course design. This book seeks to provide a critical mass of thought on how to secure an understanding of substantive...
The Teaching of Criminal Law provides the first considered discussion of the pedagogy that should inform the teaching of criminal law. It ...
