Human Rights in the United Kingdom

Erscheinungsjahr 1997
ISBN: 978-0-19-826067-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 154 Seiten

Central to any discussion of the present status of the idea of human rights in the United Kingdom is the incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights. Incorporation has widespread support, and such support should be accompanied by informed debate. In this stimulating collection of essays, contributors such as Lord Bingham, Lord Lester QC, Andrew Marr of The Independent, and Ronald Dworkin, the highly respected legal theorist, present their arguments in favour of incorporation. The expression of their informed opinions and points of view results in a lively and readable book.

This is a stimulating collection of essays exploring the arguments in favour of the incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights into UK law. The contributors are a distinguished group of academic, political, and practising commentators, including Lord Bingham, Lord Lester QC, Ronald Dworkin, and Andrew Marr. The strength of the book lies in the way in which the contributors set out their arguments clearly, and from differing points of view. The result is a lively debate, presented in an informative and accessible way, ensuring the books appeal not only to lawyers, politicians, and academics but also to the general reader with an interest in learning more about human rights in the UK.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gordon, Richard

Wilmot-Smith, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationale Menschen- und Minderheitenrechte, Kinderrechte