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Oxford Civil Liberties & Human Rights 2017 Edition by Ruth Costigan, Richard Stone
Civil Liberties and Human Rights provides a straightforward and stimulating account of this fascinating area of law.This essential textbook covers all the key topics on undergraduate human rights modules including crucial areas such as police powers, privacy, freedom of expression, terrorism and public order. Detailed analysis of key cases throughout puts the law into context and encourages students to engage with contemporary issues and debates. Table of contents : - 1: Introduction2: The Human Rights Act 1998: Overview3: Personal liberty (Article 5) I: Stop, search, and arrest4: Personal liberty (Article 5) II: Detention and questioning5: Right to a fair trial: Article 66: Article 8: Right to respect for private life7: Freedom of expression (Article 10) I: Official secrets and freedom of information8: Freedom of expression (Article 10) II: Obscenity and indecency9: Freedom to protest and public order law10: Terrorism and human rights11: Freedom from discrimination (Article 14)