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Foster, Steve, 1955-

Human rights and civil liberties / Human rights & civil libertie Steve Foster. - 2nd ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson/Longman, 2008. - lxxii, 702 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Civil liberties and human rights : definition, classification and protection -- The European Convention on Human Rights -- Enforcing civil liberties and human rights in domestic law -- The absolute rights : the right to life -- The absolute rights : freedom from torture and inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment -- Human rights and due process : liberty of the person -- Human rights and due process : the right to a fair trial -- Prisoners' rights -- Freedom of expression : nature, purpose and restrictions -- Press freedom and freedom of expression : defamation, confidentiality and contempt of court -- Freedom of association and assembly -- The right to private and family life -- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion -- Human rights and freedom from discrimination.

ISBN: 9781405824729 1405824727

LCCN: 2008025745

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA854580 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Civil rights--Great Britain.
Human rights.

LC Class. No.: KD4080 / .F67 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 342.4108/5