Fenwick on civil liberties and human rights /
Fenwick, Helen,
Fenwick on civil liberties and human rights / Helen Fenwick ; with contributions from Aaron Baker [and five others]. - Fifth edition. - cl, 1143 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to the nature of rights and liberties -- The European convention on human rights -- Methods of protecting civil liberties and human rights in the UK asice from the Human Rights Act -- The Human Rights Act -- Principles of equality -- Restraining freedom of expression under the law of contempt -- Offensive speech -- Official secrecy; access to state information -- Freedom of protest and assembly -- Private information and media freedom -- State surveillance -- Police powers of stop, search, arrest, detention -- Police questioning and safeguards for suspects -- Redress for police malpractice -- Anti-terrorism law and human rights.
9781138837942 (hbk) 9781138837935 (pbk)
2016014921
Civil rights--Great Britain.
KD4080 / .F46 2017
342.4108/5
Fenwick on civil liberties and human rights / Helen Fenwick ; with contributions from Aaron Baker [and five others]. - Fifth edition. - cl, 1143 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to the nature of rights and liberties -- The European convention on human rights -- Methods of protecting civil liberties and human rights in the UK asice from the Human Rights Act -- The Human Rights Act -- Principles of equality -- Restraining freedom of expression under the law of contempt -- Offensive speech -- Official secrecy; access to state information -- Freedom of protest and assembly -- Private information and media freedom -- State surveillance -- Police powers of stop, search, arrest, detention -- Police questioning and safeguards for suspects -- Redress for police malpractice -- Anti-terrorism law and human rights.
9781138837942 (hbk) 9781138837935 (pbk)
2016014921
Civil rights--Great Britain.
KD4080 / .F46 2017
342.4108/5
