Subjects:

Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. The Human Rights Act 1998: overview

3. Freedom of the Person I: stop, search and arrest

4. Freedom of the Person II: detention and questioning

5. Entry, search, seizure and surveillance

6. Terrorism and human rights

7. Freedom of assembly and public order

8. Freedom of Expression I: official secrets and freedom of information

9. Freedom of Expression II: contempt of court

10. Freedom of Expression III: obscenity and indecency

11. Protection of reputation and privacy

12. Extradition and deportation

13. Freedom from discrimination

The sixth edition of Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights , provides a straightforward and stimulating account of this important area of law. It covers all the main areas of undergraduate courses on civil liberties, including police powers, freedom of expression, terrorism and public order, and sets the law in its social and political context.

There is full discussion of the developing law on the Human Rights Act 1998, as well as consideration of the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. Rights protecting privacy are analysed and the issues of asylum and discrimination are explored. The approach aims to give the reader a full understanding of the relevant legal material, without ignoring the social and political context within which the law operates.

The layout is clear and user-friendly, and each chapter concludes with a list of suggested further reading, enabling students to develop further their knowledge and understanding of the topic. As well as being fully updated to cover new legislation, including the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2006. The sixth edition contains a new chapter on terrorism and human rights, including of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, and the Terrorism Act 2006.

New to this edition:-

• A new chapter on terrorism has been included, ensuring the text is up to date on issues of current particular importance
• Content has been streamlined to map even more closely onto civil liberties and human rights courses, and includes expanded consideration of the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights
• Updates include extensive coverage of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2006
• Further reading lists have been expanded, assisting and encouraging students to read widely and gain further understanding of the subject
• Recent case law analysed, including
  Sheldrake v DPP (reverse burdens of proof)
  Ghaidan v Medoza (s.3, HRA 1998)
  R (Gillan) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (stop and search)
  R (Laporte) v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire (demonstrations)

  An Online Resource Centre containing web links to related sites enables further research around the subject of civil liberties and human rights. The site also contains updates providing details of any changes in the law.