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Human Rights Law Directions, 4th Edition

Human Rights Law Directions, 4th Edition

Author: Howard Davis
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198765882

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780199669370
Published In: July 2016
Format: Paperback , 576 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Covers all the core areas of human rights law in a clear, straightforward manner that is ideal for students new to the subject
Helpful features including summaries, definitions, discussion topics, case close-ups, and further reading references are integrated throughout the text to explain key points and highlight essential concepts
Reflective questions at the end of each chapter encourage students to think more deeply about what they have read. The accompanying website includes guidance on how to approach these questions, helping students develop a reasoned and structured approach to problem solving

New to this edition

Fully updated with key developments in human rights law, including new procedures and proposals for reform of the European Court of Human Rights, proposals for change to the human rights law in the UK, and changes in the law relating to human rights and terrorism since 2010
A dedicated chapter on prisoners' rights explores this issue in more depth
Increased coverage of controversial issues in the UK such as the balance between the right to privacy and freedom of expression, and the right to manifest religious belief in employment
Updates to the Online Resource Centre include a subject-specific glossary and the text of the Human Rights Act

Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law? Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed?

Human Rights Law Directions has been written expressly to guide you through your study of human rights law, and to clearly and concisely explain the key areas of this fascinating subject. Combining academic quality with innovative learning features and online support, this is an ideal text for those studying human rights law for the first time.

- Case close-up boxes identify and explain key cases
- End-of-chapter questions with online answer guidance help you test yourself and prepare for exams
- Summaries reinforce learning and aid revision
- Further reading suggestions guide in-depth study
- Discussion topics and key point boxes highlight core areas of interest
- cross referencing shows how topics are interrelated

Online Resource Centre

Human Rights Law Directions is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre where students can access updates to the book, a selection of annotated web links, and guidance on answering the problem questions contained in the book. For the 3rd edition a subject-specific glossary and the text of the Human Rights Act will be added to the ORC, as well as over 140 multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge.

Readership: Undergraduate students studying optional modules on human rights law. Undergraduate students studying human rights law as part of their compulsory public law modules.

Human Rights: The European Convention and the Human Rights Act
1: Introduction: the idea of human rights
2: The European Convention on Human Rights
3: The European Convention and the law of the United Kingdom
4: The Human Rights Act 1998 (1) rights and duties
5: The Human Rights Act 1998 (2) proceedings and remedies
6: Convention law: pervasive themes
Substantive Rights and Applications
7: Ancillary rights
8: Article 2 right to life
9: Article 3 prohibition of torture
10: Article 4 prohibition of slavery and forced labour
11: Article 5 right to liberty and security
12: Article 6 right to a fair trial
13: Article 7 no punishment without law
14: Introduction to Articles 8-11
15: Article 8 right to respect for private and family life
16: Article 9 freedom of thought, conscience and religion
17: Article 10 freedom of expression
18: Article 11 freedom of assembly and association
19: Article 12 right to marry
20: Applications: police powers
21: Applications: prisoners' rights
22: Applications: media law and privacy
23: Article 1 of the First Protocol protection of property
24: Article 2 of the First Protocol right to education
25: Article 3 of the First Protocol right to free elections
26: Anti-terrorism law and human rights
27: Conclusion