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Beginning human rights law Howard Davis

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: Publisher: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2014Description: xx, 158 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780415524636
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • K3240.D377 BEG
Contents:
Introduction to the study of human rights law in the United Kingdom -- The European Convention on Human Rights and its context -- The Human Rights Act -- Pervasive concepts and ancillary rights -- Life and physical integrity -- The right to liberty -- The right to a fair hearing -- Rights to privacy and property -- Freedom of political expression -- Freedom of belief.
Summary: Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, Howard Davis breaks the subject of Human Rights Law down using practical everyday examples to make it understandable for anyone, whatever their background. Diagrams and flowcharts simplify complex issues, important cases are identified and explained and on-the- spot questions help you recognise potential issues or debates within the law so that you can contribute in classes with confidence. Beginning Human Rights Law is an ideal first introduction to the subject for LLB, GDL or ILEX and especially international students, those enrolled on distance learning courses or on other degree programmes.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Law Library Open Shelf K3240.D377 BEG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 144029 Available BK128202
Book Book Law Library Open Shelf K3240.D377 BEG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 144030 Available BK128185

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the study of human rights law in the United Kingdom -- The European Convention on Human Rights and its context -- The Human Rights Act -- Pervasive concepts and ancillary rights -- Life and physical integrity -- The right to liberty -- The right to a fair hearing -- Rights to privacy and property -- Freedom of political expression -- Freedom of belief.

Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, Howard Davis breaks the subject of Human Rights Law down using practical everyday examples to make it understandable for anyone, whatever their background. Diagrams and flowcharts simplify complex issues, important cases are identified and explained and on-the- spot questions help you recognise potential issues or debates within the law so that you can contribute in classes with confidence. Beginning Human Rights Law is an ideal first introduction to the subject for LLB, GDL or ILEX and especially international students, those enrolled on distance learning courses or on other degree programmes.

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