Human Rights Law, 4th Edition

• Human Rights Law provides an ideal reference guide for trainee solicitors and those in their first years of practice. The manual covers all the necessary content for the study of human rights on the Law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Course, and will also be of use to students, academics and practitioners in the field
• Offers a complete introduction to human rights law in Ireland from a practical point of view
• Gives an invaluable overview of the origins of human rights law and the basis of human rights protection, and discusses their interaction with Irish law
• Considers human rights protections afforded at national, ECHR, international and EU level
• Key areas of human rights law and practice including due process, liberty, freedom of expression, the right to life and bodily integrity, and equality are examined
• Part of the successful Law Society of Ireland manuals series, which provides a unique guide to the law, practice and procedure in Ireland

New to this edition

• Fully updated to incorporate new legislation and case law
• Includes recent developments in the areas of refugee and immigration law

Human Rights Law provides trainee and practising solicitors with a comprehensive overview of human rights law and the sources of human rights protection in Ireland. The book lays out the foundations of human rights law and considers the protections afforded at national, European and international level, charting the integration of the ECHR into Irish law and the role of the UN. Featuring chapters on due process, liberty, freedom of expression, equality and the right to life and bodily integrity, it offers a unique discussion of key human rights from the perspectives of Irish, ECHR and EU law. Useful guidance on refugee and immigration law is also provided.

This fourth edition has been fully updated to cover all recent legislative changes and case law. The manual's thorough approach and practical focus make it an essential reference not only for trainee solicitors on the Professional Practice Courses, but also for students, academics and practitioners in the field.

Readership: Designed for trainee solicitors studying human rights law on the Law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Course, the manual is also a useful reference for students, academics and practitioners in the field.