Description |
xcii, 1631 pages ; 25 cm |
Contents |
The nature of rights and liberties -- The European Convention on Human Rights -- Traditional methods of protecting civil liberties in the UK -- The Human Rights Act 1998 -- Restraining freedom of expression under the law of contempt -- Restraining freedom of expression on grounds of offensiveness hate speech -- Official secrets and access to information -- Freedom of association -- Freedom of protest and assembly -- Privacy: protection for personal information -- Privacy: powers of the security and intelligence services -- Covert surveillance -- Search and seizure of property -- Bodily integrity, autonomy -- Sexual expression and identity -- Family life -- Police powers: freedom from arbitrary search, arrest and detention -- Suspects? rights in criminal investigations -- Police powers: redress for police malpractice -- Counter-terrorism laws and human rights -- Freedom of movement -- Equality: anti-discrimination legislation |
Notes |
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada |
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First published as: Civil liberties |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Civil rights -- Great Britain.
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LC no. |
2007016339 |
ISBN |
9781859419373 3 |
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1859419372 2 |
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