Aspects of Law Reform: An Insider's Perspective (The Hamlyn Lectures) - Softcover

Straw, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107618169 ISBN 13: 9781107618169

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

The British justice system is an ancient one that has continually evolved to meet modern needs. In this set of three essays, originally presented as the Hamlyn lectures in 2012, Jack Straw reviews some of the most important recent reforms to the system of British justice and suggests key areas in need of further reform. He focuses in particular on the criminal courts, human rights, judicial appointments and the relationship between the UK Parliament, the domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights. In all three cases, he argues that the British justice system is now in a healthier state than it has been in his lifetime, but that there remains much room - and need - for improvement.

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Book Description:

With a focus on the criminal courts, human rights, judicial appointments and the relationship between the UK Parliament, the domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights, Jack Straw reviews the most important recent reforms to the system of British justice and suggests areas in need of further reform.

About the Author:

The Rt Hon Jack Straw MP was the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain and the Secretary of State for Justice from 2007 to 2010. He served as Home Secretary from 1997 to 2001, Foreign Secretary from 2001 to 2006 and Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Commons from 2006 to 2007.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1107618169
• ISBN 13: 9781107618169
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 99