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Sir Rabinder Singh has been one of the leading lights in the recent
development of the common law, most notably in the field of human
rights and the law of privacy. Here, for the first time, he
reflects on the defining themes of his career as advocate and
judge. Combining his trademark originality of thought and
impeccable scholarship, he selects previously published and
unpublished writings to track the evolution of his approach to the
common law. A substantial introduction gives context to the book,
while opening introductions to each piece reflect on their
relevance to contemporary legal thought. The essays explore themes
as diverse as judicial review, equality, and privacy and personal
autonomy. Insightful, erudite, and thought-provoking, this
collection is a must read for all those interested in the law and
its role in society.
Sir Rabinder Singh has been one of the leading lights in the recent
development of the common law, most notably in the field of human
rights and the law of privacy. Here, for the first time, he
reflects on the defining themes of his career as advocate and
judge. Combining his trademark originality of thought and
impeccable scholarship, he selects previously published and
unpublished writings to track the evolution of his approach to the
common law. A substantial introduction gives context to the book,
while opening introductions to each piece reflect on their
relevance to contemporary legal thought. The essays explore themes
as diverse as judicial review, equality, and privacy and personal
autonomy. Insightful, erudite, and thought-provoking, this
collection is a must read for all those interested in the law and
its role in society.
Poultry intended for human food may absorb insecticides from
residues in their feed, water or during direct/indirect exposure in
the course of pest control. The aim of the present study was to
monitor organochlorine insecticide residues in poultry feed,
chicken and eggs at selected poultry farms. The study concluded
that high levels of residues in poultry feed including total HCH
and DDT and their presence in chicken and eggs at the farms
indicate that poultry feed could be one of the major sources of
contamination. Another objective was to determine the concentration
of malathion in muscles and liver of the birds exposed to it
dermally. The effect of malathion on plasma and erythrocyte
acetylcholinestrase activity was also studied.The concentration of
insecticide residues in adipose tissue of humans is one of the best
indices of the extent of their exposure and risk evaluation. Thus,
human biopsy adipose tissue samples were analyzed for the presence
of insecticide residues. The book is of great use to persons
interested in interdisciplinary studies at the agriculture/food
interface.
In the wake of liberalization and globalization of the markets,
pesticide residues in food assume importance with special reference
to codex and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. The present
study was envisaged to monitor the organochlorine pesticide residue
levels in meat of lamb and buffalo and in human blood samples and
to ascertain a realistic exposure. Study concluded that the levels
of organochlorine pesticides in buffalo and lamb meat in Punjab,
India were far below national Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and is
safe for consumption. However, one buffalo meat sample exceeded
MRLs for lindane and six lamb samples exceeded MRLs for endosulphan
sulphate set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Analysis of 50
human serum samples each from Ludhiana and Nepal revealed that
pesticide residues occurred with a frequency of 96 and 94 per cent,
respectively. The levels were higher in Nepali population probably
due to the fact that they were residing near a dumping warehouse of
obsolete pesticides for the last more than 30 years. The book will
be particularly useful to persons who are engaged in research work
on impact of agrochemicals to environment and human health.
Originating in a series of public symposia at Queen Mary and
Westfield College, this book of essays sets out a vision of the
future of human rights in this country. It will be of interest to
non-lawyers as well as to lawyers who are interested in this
topical issue. The book tries to dispel some of the myths about
judicial protection of human rights. It examines the practical
implications of incorporating the European Convention on Human
Rights into domestic law. It also looks at three specific rights:
freedom of speech, privacy and freedom of movement to see how they
might develop in the future. Finally it suggests ways in which the
courts' procedures could be improved to promote public interest
litigation, especially in human rights cases, thus permitting the
hearing of a greater number of important test cases.
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