Law Morality And The Private Domain

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789622095236

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Law, Morality and the Private Domain by Raymond Wacks Pdf

Are judges morally accountable? Is legal validity value-free? Do animals have rights? These are some of the questions considered in this collection of essays. Moral problems, argues Professor Raymond Wacks, pervade the legal system, and he shows how the judicial function, the sources of legitimacy, and the protection of rights have an inescapable ethical dimension. The second part of the book focuses on the private domain and the legal concept of privacy. The extent to which the law ought to preserve a distinctly private realm is a pressing concern in our surveillance society in which personal information is increasingly collected, transferred, and stored. This controversial and difficult subject is one into which Professor Wacks, a leading expert in this field, is uniquely qualified to offer important insights. Raymond Wacks' analysis will be of interest not only to lawyers, legal philosophers, and students of law, but also to the general reader seeking an understanding of the jurisprudential underpinning of rights and moral values, their legal recognition, and practical application. Raymond Wacks is Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong. He is an international authority on the legal protection of privacy, and has also published widely in the field of legal theory.

Author : Joseph Raz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994-06-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191018756

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Ethics in the Public Domain by Joseph Raz Pdf

This new collection of essays opens with a pivotal essay, not previously published, on the implications of the moral duties which arise out of concern for the well-being of others. The first part of the book concentrates on the consequences of two central aspects of well-being: the importance of membership in groups - the role of belonging - and the active character of well-being - that it largely consists in successful activities. Both aspects have far-reaching political implications, explored in essays on free expression, national self-determination, and multiculturalism, among others. Against the background of the moral and political views developed in the first part, the second part of the book explores various aspects of the dynamic inter-relations between law and morality, offering some building blocks towards a theory of law.

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509950591

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The Rule of Law Under Fire? by Raymond Wacks Pdf

Does the rise of populism, authoritarianism, and nationalism threaten the welfare of the rule of law? Is this fundamental democratic ideal under siege? In this timely and important book, Raymond Wacks examines the philosophical roots of the rule of law and its modern, often contentious, interpretation. He then investigates 16 potential ideological, economic, legal, and institutional dangers to the rule of law. They range from the exercise of judicial and administrative discretion and parliamentary sovereignty, to the growth of globalisation, the 'war on terror', and the disquieting power of Big Tech. He also considers the enactment and enforcement in several countries of Draconian measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19, which has generated fears that these emergency powers may outlive the pandemic and become a permanent feature of the legal landscape, thereby impairing the rule of law. Wacks identifies which issues among this extensive array pose genuine risks to the rule of law, and suggests how they might be confronted to ensure its defence and preservation.

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199608263

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Understanding Jurisprudence by Raymond Wacks Pdf

Perfect for the student new to jurisprudence, this book provides an illuminating introduction to the central questions of legal theory. An experienced teacher of jurisprudence, Professor Wacks' approach is both accessible and entertaining, providing the ideal base for further study.

Author : Joseph Raz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Law and ethics
ISBN : 0198258372

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Ethics in the public domain by Joseph Raz Pdf

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191579578

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Law: A Very Short Introduction by Raymond Wacks Pdf

Law underlies our society - it protects our rights, imposes duties on each of us, and establishes a framework for the conduct of almost every social, political, and economic activity. The punishment of crime, compensation of the injured, and the enforcement of contracts are merely some of the tasks of a modern legal system. It also strives to achieve justice, promote freedom, and protect our security. The result is a system that, while it touches all of our daily lives, is properly understood by only a few, with its impenetrable jargon, obsolete procedures, and interminable stream of Byzantine statutes and judgments of the courts. This clear, jargon-free Very Short Introduction aims to redress that balance, as it introduces the essentials of law and legal systems in a lively, accessible, and stimulating manner. Explaining the main concepts, terms, and processes of the legal system, it focuses on the Western tradition (the common law and the civil law), but also includes discussions of other legal systems, such as customary law and Islamic law. And it looks to the future too, as globalization and rapid advances in technology place increasing strain on our current legal system. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Niall Whitty
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780748699544

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Rights of Personality in Scots Law by Niall Whitty Pdf

Explores the law on rights of personality in Scotland compared to other jurisdictionsTaking a comparative perspective, this book explores the trends and issues affecting the law on rights of personality in jurisdictions drawn from the families of common law, civilian law, and mixed legal systems. The main focus is on the private law of personality rights, with due regard paid to the impact of constitutional legislation and other instruments protecting human rights.

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000601732

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Privacy in the Republic by Andrew Roberts Pdf

This book rethinks the idea of privacy. It argues that a satisfactory account of privacy should not limit itself to identifying why privacy might be valuable. It also needs to attend to the further question of how it can be secured in those circumstances in which it proves to be valuable. Drawing on republican ideas about the relationship between freedom and self-government, the book asserts that privacy is valuable, because it enables us to lead non-dominated lives. It prevents others from acquiring power to interfere in our choices – to remove options that would otherwise be available to us, and to manipulate our decision-making. It further examines the means through which citizens might exercise effective control over decisions and actions that affect their privacy and proposes a democratic theory of privacy. With the emergence of the ‘surveillance state,’ this volume will be indispensable for scholars, students, and researchers in political theory, political philosophy, law, and human and civil rights. It will be of particular interest to policymakers, lawyers, and human rights activists.

Author : Andrew T. Kenyon,Megan Richardson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139460491

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New Dimensions in Privacy Law by Andrew T. Kenyon,Megan Richardson Pdf

The challenges faced by privacy laws in changing technological, commercial and social environments are considered in this broad-ranging 2006 examination of privacy law. The book encompasses three overlapping areas of analysis: privacy protection under the general law; legislative measures for data protection in digital communications networks; and the influence of transnational agreements and other pressures toward harmonised privacy standards. Leading, internationally recognised authors discuss developments across these three areas in the UK, Europe, the US, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), Australia and New Zealand. Chapters draw on doctrinal and historical analysis of case law, theoretical approaches to both freedom of speech and privacy, and the interaction of law and communications technologies in order to examine present and future challenges to law's engagement with privacy.

Author : Patrick O'Callaghan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783642318849

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Refining Privacy in Tort Law by Patrick O'Callaghan Pdf

This book is about privacy interests in English tort law. Despite the recent recognition of a misuse of private information tort, English law remains underdeveloped. The presence of gaps in the law can be explained, to some extent, by a failure on the part of courts and legal academics to reflect on the meaning of privacy. Through comparative, critical and historical analysis, this book seeks to refine our understanding of privacy by considering our shared experience of it. To this end, the book draws on the work of Norbert Elias and Karl Popper, among others, and compares the English law of privacy with the highly elaborate German law. In doing so, the book reaches the conclusion that an unfortunate consequence of the way English privacy law has developed is that it gives the impression that justice is only for the rich and famous. If English courts are to ensure equalitarian justice, the book argues that they must reflect on the value of privacy and explore the bounds of legal possibility.

Author : Daniel J. Solove
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780674972032

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Understanding Privacy by Daniel J. Solove Pdf

Privacy is one of the most important concepts of our time, yet it is also one of the most elusive. As rapidly changing technology makes information increasingly available, scholars, activists, and policymakers have struggled to define privacy, with many conceding that the task is virtually impossible. In this concise and lucid book, Daniel J. Solove offers a comprehensive overview of the difficulties involved in discussions of privacy and ultimately provides a provocative resolution. He argues that no single definition can be workable, but rather that there are multiple forms of privacy, related to one another by family resemblances. His theory bridges cultural differences and addresses historical changes in views on privacy. Drawing on a broad array of interdisciplinary sources, Solove sets forth a framework for understanding privacy that provides clear, practical guidance for engaging with relevant issues. Understanding Privacy will be an essential introduction to long-standing debates and an invaluable resource for crafting laws and policies about surveillance, data mining, identity theft, state involvement in reproductive and marital decisions, and other pressing contemporary matters concerning privacy.

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199668656

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Privacy and Media Freedom by Raymond Wacks Pdf

A critical examination of the balance between the freedom of the media and the legal protection of privacy, this book examines the struggle to reconcile privacy and freedom of expression in the face of the increasingly sensationalist media, and the relentless advances in technology.

Author : Niovi Vavoula
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004356115

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Immigration and Privacy in the Law of the European Union by Niovi Vavoula Pdf

Immigration and Privacy in the Law of the European Union: The Case of Information Systems examines the privacy challenges posed by the establishment and operation of pan-European centralised databases processing personal data of different categories of third-country nationals.

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198725947

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Preface ;Privacy in peril ;An enduring value ;A legal right ;Privacy and freedom of expression ;Data protection ;The death of privacy? ;References ;Further reading ;Index by Raymond Wacks Pdf

What is privacy? Why do we need it & value it so much? This introduction examines why privacy has become one of the most important topics in contemporary society. Considering issues of privacy in relation to security, the protection of personal data, & the paparazzi, its implications are wide-ranging & affect us all.

Author : Peter M. Gerhart
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107006454

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Property Law and Social Morality by Peter M. Gerhart Pdf

Property Law and Social Morality develops a theory of property that highlights the social construction of obligations that individuals owe each other. By viewing property law through the lens of obligations rather than through the lens of rights, the author affirms the existence of important property rights (when no obligation to another exists) and defines the scope of those rights (when an obligation to another does exist). By describing the scope of the decisions that individuals are permitted to make and the requirements of other-regarding decisions, the author develops a single theory to explain the dynamics of private and common property, including exclusion, nuisance, shared decision making, and decision making over time. The development of social recognition norms adds to our understanding of property evolution, and the principle of equal freedom underlying social recognition that limit government interference with property rights.