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Protecting human rights : instruments and institutions / edited by Tom Campbell, Jeffrey Goldsworthy and Adrienne Stone. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003. - xxii, 344 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. Conceptual boundaries and functions of human rights. Human rights: the shifting boundaries / Tom Campbell ; Freedom of expression as a human right / Larry Alexander ; Human rights concepts in Australian political debate / Mark A. Nolan and Penelope J. Oakes ; Human rights, rule of law, and American constitutionalism / Robin West -- pt. II. Democratic foundations. Rights, rules, and democracy / Richard S. Kay ; Rights and democracy: a reconciliation of the institutional debate / Julie Debeljak ; Representation-reinforcing review: comparing experiences in the United States and Australia / David Tucker ; A defence of the status quo / James Allan ; Aspiring to the rule of law / David Dyzenhaus -- pt. III. Institutional designs. Non-judicial review / Mark Tushnet ; Parliament and rights / Janet L. Hiebert ; Constructing a community-based bill of rights model / George Williams ; Judicial review, legislative override, and democracy / Jeffrey Goldsworthy ; Addressing homelessness: does Australia's indirect implementation of human rights comply with its international obligations? / Dianne Otto ; Indigenous rights / Steven Curry ; The case for social rights / K.D. Ewing.

ISBN: 9780199264063

LCCN: 2004273044

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA3-W5879

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 0199264066 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights (International law)
Human rights--Philosophy.
Democratie.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)--Philosophie.

LC Class. No.: K3240 / .P76 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 342.085