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.