Foster, Steve, 1955-

Human rights and civil liberties / Steve Foster. - 2nd ed. - Harlow : Pearson/Longman, c2008. - lxxii, 702 p. ; 24 cm.

Previous ed.: 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Civil liberties and human rights : definition, classification and protection. - 2. The European Convention on Human Rights. - 3. Enforcing civil liberties and human rights in domestic law. - 4. The absolute rights : the right to life. - 5. The absolute rights : freedom from torture and inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment. - 6. Human rights and due process : liberty of the person. - 7. Human rights and due process : the right to a fair trial. - 8. Prisoners' rights. - 9. Freedom of expression : nature, purpose and restrictions. - 10. Press freedom and freedom of expression : defamation, confidentiality and contempt of court. - 11. Freedom of association and assembly. - 12. The right to private and family life. - 13. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion. - 14. Human rights and freedom from discrimination.

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