Beginning Human Rights Law

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Whether you’re new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Human Rights Law is all about, Beginning Human Rights Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running. Starting with the basics and an overview of each topic, it will help you come to terms with the structure, themes and issues of the subject so that you can begin your Human Rights module with confidence. Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, Howard Davis breaks the subject of Human Rights Law down using practical everyday examples to make it understandable for anyone, whatever their background. Diagrams and flowcharts simplify complex issues, important cases are identified and explained and on-the- spot questions help you recognise potential issues or debates within the law so that you can contribute in classes with confidence. Beginning Human Rights Law is an ideal first introduction to the subject for LLB, GDL or ILEX and especially international students, those enrolled on distance learning courses or on other degree programmes. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Table of Cases Table of Legislation Dedication Preface Guide to the Companion Website 1 Introduction to the study of human rights law in the United Kingdom Learning objectives Introduction Basic study skills Sources of law Essays and problems Further reading Companion website 2 The European Convention on Human Rights and its context Learning objectives Human rights The European Convention on Human Rights The impact of the ECHR on UK law Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 3 The Human Rights Act Learning objectives Introduction Reasons for enactment Types of Bill of Rights The HRA: which rights are included? The Strasbourg link The Human Rights Act and legislation HRA: the duty on public authorities The role of Parliament Human rights culture Criticism of the Act Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 4 Pervasive concepts and ancillary rights Learning objectives Introduction Interpreting the Convention Pervasive concepts Ancilliary rights Suspending rights Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 5 Life and physical integrity Learning objectives Introduction The right to life (Article 2 ECHR) The right not to be tortured or suffer inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (Article 3 ECHR) Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 6 The right to liberty Learning objectives Introduction: the right to liberty Article 5 ECHR the right to liberty and security Deprivation of liberty Reasons for detention (Article 5(1)) Information (Article 5(2)) Judicial supervision (Article 5(3) and 5(4)) Compensation Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 7 The right to a fair hearing Learning objectives Introduction UK law: Article 6, the HRA and the common law Application of Article 6 Substance of a fair hearing: civil and criminal hearings Substance of a fair hearing: criminal charges Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 8 Rights to privacy and property Learning objectives Introduction English law Convention rights Article 8 ECHR Property – Article 1 of the First Protocol Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 9 Freedom of political expression Learning objectives Introduction Convention rights: Articles 10 and 11 The media Restrictions: private rights Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website 10 Freedom of belief Learning objectives Introduction: importance of belief in modern society Convention rights Article 9 Article 2 of the First Protocol (Article 2) Equality law Summary Issues to think about further Further reading Companion website Index