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Illustrating the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law, this reference is a sensitive and intelligent defense of asylum seekers and refugees’ privileges. Clearly explaining the foundations of many of the key tenets of civil society, this resource reviews some of the world’s most famous trials whose outcomes have turned on prejudice, complacency, chance, or the tenacity and skill of advocates. Powerful and timely, this meditation on ethics also analyzes the impact of significant recent cases on contemporary Australian life, determining what ultimately constitutes a decent human society.
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Julian Burnside is an Australian barrister specializing in commercial litigation. He is the president of Liberty Victoria and chairman of the Mietta Foundation. He is the author of From Nothing to Zero, Matilda and the Dragon, and Wordwatching.
"A fascinating read for anyone who burns with a passion for human decency and an interest in ethics." —Sunday Telegraph
"Watching Brief is cool and rational, providing uncomfortable detail in succinct prose. . . . a brief that deserves a wide audience and careful judgment." —Glyn Davis, vice-chancellor, University of Melbourne
"Watching Brief is cool and rational, providing uncomfortable detail in succinct prose. . . . a brief that deserves a wide audience and careful judgment." —Glyn Davis, vice-chancellor, University of Melbourne
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- PublisherScribe Publications Pty Ltd.
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1921215496
- ISBN 13 9781921215490
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Preface by author, three appendices, notes and acknowledgements. Photographic paperback binding with brown, black and blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip stop "In Watching Brief, noted lawyer and human rights advocate Julian Burnside articulates a sensitive and intelligent defence of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, and the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law. He also explains the foundations of many of the key tenets of civil society, and takes us on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most famous trials, where the outcome has often turned on prejudice, complacency, chance, or (more promisingly) the tenacity of supporters and the skill of advocates." Â from rear panel blurb A little creasing of the book corners and some minor age toning of the text block edges and pages. Size: Trade Paperback. [6], VII - X, [2], 3 - 310 pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Law & Criminal Studies; Modern; Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 1921215496. ISBN/EAN: 9781921215490. Inventory No: 0279964. Seller Inventory # 0279964
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Book Description Paperback. 1. The first decade of the twenty-first century has seen a sharp decline in respect for human rights and the international rule of law. The legal conventions of the new realpolitik seem to owe more to Guantanamo than Geneva.Australia has tarnished its reputation in the field of human rights, through its support for illegal warfare, its failure to honour international conventions, its refusal to defend its citizens against secret rendition and illegal detention, and its introduction of secretive anti-sedition legislation and draconian anti-terror laws.In Watching Brief, noted lawyer and human rights advocate Julian Burnside articulates a sensitive and intelligent defence of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, and the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law. He also explains the foundations of many of the key tenets of civil society, and takes us on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most famous trials, where the outcome has often turned on prejudice, complacency, chance, or (more promisingly) the tenacity of supporters and the skill of advocates. Julian Burnside also looks at the impact of significant recent cases -- including those involving David Hicks, Jack Thomas, and Van Nguyen -- on contemporary Australian society.Watching Brief is a powerful and timely meditation on justice, law, human rights, and ethics, and ultimately on what constitutes a decent human society. It is also an impassioned and eloquent appeal for vigilance in an age of terror -- when 'national security' is being used as an excuse to trample democratic principles, respect for the law, and human rights. In good condition. Dedication in front of book. No creases on spine. Seller Inventory # 23446614
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