Principles of Human Rights Adjudication

Gearty, Conor

ISBN 10: 0199287228 / ISBN 13: 9780199287222

Published by Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

About this Item

The Human Rights Act 1998 was one of the first pieces of legislation passed by New Labour. This volume explains what the Act is about, where it fits into Britain's constitutional tradition, explores whether or not it has achieved its goals, and examines the effect of the Act. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JPVH; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388. . 2005. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Human Rights Adjudication
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199287228
• ISBN 13: 9780199287222
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Human Rights Act 1998 was one of the first pieces of legislation passed by New Labour. Some ministers beieve that it is the greatest thing that they have done, whereas others view it as a dangerous mistake. This volume explains what the Act is about, where it fits into Britain's constitutional tradition, and explores whether or not it has achieved its goals.

About the Author

C. A. Gearty is Rausing Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, and Professor of Human Rights Law, London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a founder member of Matrix Chambers, from where he continues to practice law.