| Description |
ix, 476 pages ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Introduction: absence of comprehensive rights regime in Australia -- 2. What are human rights and the origin of the human rights movement -- 3. The operation of the Victorian and ACT charters -- 4. The right to life and bodily integrity -- 5. Protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment -- 6. The right to liberty -- 7. Freedom from forced work and slavery -- 8. Freedom of movement -- 9. Peaceful assembly and freedom of association -- 10. The right to equality and anti-discrimination -- 11.The right to property -- 12. Freedom of religion -- 13. Taking part in public life -- 14. The right to a family -- 15. Freedom of expression -- 16. The right to reputaion -- 17. The right to privacy -- 18. Cultural rights -- 19. Prisoner's rights -- 20. Overview of the right to a fair hearing -- 21. The right to legal representation in criminal matters -- 22. The right to an impartial hearing -- 23. Presumption of innocence and privilege against self-incrimination -- 24. Miscellaneous charter aspects of the right to a fair trial -- 25. The right against double punishment -- 26. Retrospective criminal laws -- 27. The separation of judicial powers doctrine as a protector of rights -- 28. Have human rights failed humans? The discord between human prosperity and human rights |
| Summary |
Examines and evaluates the manner in which Australian law protects human rights. Includes the rights charters in Victoria and the ACT, as well as controversial issues such as abortion, euthanasia and the balance between civil liberties and community safety -- Back cover |
| Analysis |
Cases (Law) |
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Human rights |
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Interstate comparisons |
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Legislation |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Australians -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Civil rights -- Australia.
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Human rights -- Australia.
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Law -- Australia.
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| Author |
Alexander, T., author
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Faris, Peter, author
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CCH Australia Limited.
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| LC no. |
2011379992 |
| ISBN |
9781921701894 (paperback) |
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