Human Rights Law Directions, 4th Edition

• 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 Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed?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.