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Book SynopsisIn this landmark study, a thorough audit of British compliance with international human rights standards is carried out. The book identifies 42 violations and 22 near-violationsor causes for concern. It provides an up-to-date description of law and practice withrespect to freedom of information; freedom of expression; freedom of assembly and publicprotest; freedom of association and trade unionism; state surveillance; the right to lifeand liberty; and the right to vote and stand in elections.
This study measures political freedom in the United Kingdom specifically against aunique Human Rights Index, specially constructed from international human rightslaws and jurisprudence by the authors. The Index is an
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'Vital reading for all people who want authoritative evaluation of the state of civil liberties and political rights in Britain today. The analysis is lucid, balanced and scholarly.'- Helena Kennedy QC
Table of ContentsList of figures, tables and boxes, Foreword, Acknowledgements, List of abbreviations and acronyms, How to use this book, Part I Introduction, Part 2 The UK Framework for Protecting Rights, Part 3 Political Rights and Freedoms—The Audit, Part 4 The Balance Sheet, Table of cases, Bibliography and sources, Index
