Human Rights and Civil Liberties

This new edition of "Human Rights and Civil Liberties" is an accessible, modern and engaging account of the law of civil liberties and human rights for the undergraduate law student. The text will enable students to appreciate the balancing of human rights with other rights and interests, and to consider the impact and influence of both the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights.Part One: The Enforcement of Human Rights and Civil Liberties * Civil Liberties and Human Rights: Definition, Classification and Protection * The European Convention on Human Rights * Enforcing Civil Liberties and Human Rights in Domestic Law Part Two: The Protection of Civil Liberties in Domestic Law 4. The Absolute Rights: The Right to Life 5. The Absolute Rights: Freedom from Torture and Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Punishment 6. Human Rights and Due Process: Libertyof the Person 7. Human Rights and Due Process: The Right to a Fair Trial 8. Prisoners' Rights 9. Freedom of Expression: Nature, Purpose and Restrictions 10. Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression: Defamation, Confidentiality and Contempt of Court 11. Freedom of Association and Assembley 12. The Right to Private and Family Life 13. Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion 14. Human Rights and Freedom From Discrimination