This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary
and its role in shaping the individual's relations with the state.
Readers will gain the following:
A comprehensive analysis of the history of civil liberties and
human rights in the UK, and the judiciary's role in upholding
them
An understanding of the Human Rights Act of 1998 and its
potential impact on the judiciary's relations with the parliament
and the executive
An appreciation of the importance of political accountability
and open government in the protection of liberty, together with
recent legislative reforms in these areas
An awareness of why important critics believe fundamental
freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 and 7/7
atmosphere
A chance to draw comparisons between Britain, the USA and
European countries in their attempts to create legal frameworks to
protect civil liberties and human rights
This textbook provides an important, accessible introduction to
an area of current widespread concern.
Key Features
* Offers a comprehensive introduction to three key issues: human
rights legislation, the role of senior judges, and the protection
of civil liberties
* Guides the reader through complex current debates on public
order, covert and mass surveillance, and prevention of
terrorism
* Provides updated descriptions of key statutes including the
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
* Assesses contemporary developments in American law and order
policy including the USA/ Patriot Act
* Summarizes the arguments of civil liberties lobbies and
successive governments
* Includes proposed changes in the law in the aftermath of the
July 2005 London bombings
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