Their Rights And Liberties

Author : Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Civil rights
ISBN : OCLC:49089791

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The Constitution Act, 1982 by Canada Pdf

Author : Yves Haeck,Eva Brems
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789400775992

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Human Rights and Civil Liberties in the 21st Century by Yves Haeck,Eva Brems Pdf

This volume contributes to the on-going legal discussion on pressing procedural and substantial law issues in the ambit of international human rights and civil liberties. While the 20th century has seen the true awakening of human rights, the 21st century poses new challenges to this ever-unfolding area of law. Not only do international tribunals and quasi-tribunals worldwide and domestic US and European continental courts have to deal with increasing numbers of complaints and petitions from individuals and groups on a vast array of societal problems, the legal issues put to them are sometimes extremely difficult to resolve as they relate to very sensitive issues. This book examines issues ranging from the status of human rights under US law to the status of the ECHR in the broader context of international law. It looks at the role of positive obligations in the case law of the Strasbourg Court, as well the impact of its case-law on childbirth and push-back operation towards boat people, but also at the growing unwillingness of ECHR member states to cooperate with the Strasbourg Court. It explores the new frontiers in US Capital punishment litigation, the first case before the International Criminal Court and the legal effect of judgments of the European Court on third states.​

Author : Paul M. Sniderman,Joseph F. Fletcher,Philip E. Tetlock,Peter H. Russell
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0300069812

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The Clash of Rights by Paul M. Sniderman,Joseph F. Fletcher,Philip E. Tetlock,Peter H. Russell Pdf

Why do citizens in pluralist democracies disagree collectively about the very values they agree on individually? This provocative book highlights the inescapable conflicts of rights and values at the heart of democratic politics. Based on interviews with thousands of citizens and political decision makers, the book focuses on modern Canadian politics, investigating why a country so fortunate in its history and circumstances is on the brink of dissolution. Taking advantage of new techniques of computer-assisted interviewing, the authors explore the politics of a wide array of issues, from freedom of expression to public funding of religious schools to government wiretapping to antihate legislation, analyzing not only why citizens take the positions they do but also how easily they can be talked out of them. In the process, the authors challenge a number of commonly held assumptions about democratic politics. They show, for example, that political elites do not constitute a special bulwark protecting civil liberties; that arguments over political rights are as deeply driven by commitment to the master values of democratic politics as by failure to understand them; and that consensus on the rights of groups is inherently more fragile than on the rights of individuals.

Author : Ioannis G. Dimitrakopoulos
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 1141 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789004157910

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Individual Rights and Liberties Under the U.S. Constitution by Ioannis G. Dimitrakopoulos Pdf

"Individual Rights and Liberties Under the U.S. Constitution" offers an insightful and detailed summarization of the U.S. Supreme Court's case law to both American and European scholars and students alike.

Author : John Wadham,Gareth Crossman,Liberty
Publisher : Pluto Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Law
ISBN : 0745315771

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Your Rights by John Wadham,Gareth Crossman,Liberty Pdf

The book covers the spectrum of human rights and civil and political liberties in England and Wales.

Author : Martin Loughlin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780192648365

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The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction by Martin Loughlin Pdf

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The British constitution is regarded as unique among the constitutions of the world. What are the main characteristics of Britain's peculiar constitutional arrangements? How has the British constitution altered in response to the changing nature of its state - from England, to Britain, to the United Kingdom? What impact has the UK's developing relations with the European Union caused? These are some of the questions that Martin Loughlin addresses in this Very Short Introduction. As a constitution, it is one that has grown organically in response to changes in the economic, political, and social environment, and which is not contained in a single authoritative text. By considering the nature and authority of the current British constitution, and placing it in the context of others, Loughlin considers how the traditional idea of a constitution came to be retained, what problems have been generated as a result of adapting a traditional approach in a modern political world, looking at what the future prospects for the British constitution are. In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction, Loughlin includes a disucssion of the impact of developments over the decade since its first publication, examining Brexit, the Scottish independence referendum of 2014, and the settlement in Northern Ireland. 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 : John Stuart Mill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Liberty
ISBN : HARVARD:32044024786071

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On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Pdf

Author : Gary Gerstle
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691178219

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Liberty and Coercion by Gary Gerstle Pdf

How the conflict between federal and state power has shaped American history American governance is burdened by a paradox. On the one hand, Americans don't want "big government" meddling in their lives; on the other hand, they have repeatedly enlisted governmental help to impose their views regarding marriage, abortion, religion, and schooling on their neighbors. These contradictory stances on the role of public power have paralyzed policymaking and generated rancorous disputes about government’s legitimate scope. How did we reach this political impasse? Historian Gary Gerstle, looking at two hundred years of U.S. history, argues that the roots of the current crisis lie in two contrasting theories of power that the Framers inscribed in the Constitution. One theory shaped the federal government, setting limits on its power in order to protect personal liberty. Another theory molded the states, authorizing them to go to extraordinary lengths, even to the point of violating individual rights, to advance the "good and welfare of the commonwealth." The Framers believed these theories could coexist comfortably, but conflict between the two has largely defined American history. Gerstle shows how national political leaders improvised brilliantly to stretch the power of the federal government beyond where it was meant to go—but at the cost of giving private interests and state governments too much sway over public policy. The states could be innovative, too. More impressive was their staying power. Only in the 1960s did the federal government, impelled by the Cold War and civil rights movement, definitively assert its primacy. But as the power of the central state expanded, its constitutional authority did not keep pace. Conservatives rebelled, making the battle over government’s proper dominion the defining issue of our time. From the Revolution to the Tea Party, and the Bill of Rights to the national security state, Liberty and Coercion is a revelatory account of the making and unmaking of government in America.

Author : Iain T. Benson,Barry W. Bussey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09
Category : Freedom of religion
ISBN : 0433495626

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Religion, Liberty and the Jurisdictional Limits of Law by Iain T. Benson,Barry W. Bussey Pdf

In recent years, law and religion scholarship in Canada has grown significantly. This distinctive collection of 18 papers addresses, from a variety of angles, the jurisdiction and the limits of law ¿ an important but often overlooked aspect of settling the boundaries of church and state, religion and law. The volume draws the insights of 19 authoritative contributors of diverse background and examines changes in the role and meaning of religion in society, the dimensions of law and religion and finally, the conflicts between freedom of religion and other freedoms as looked upon as fundamental rights of a liberal society.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:248265417

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A Consolidation of the Constitution Acts 1867 to 1982 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Megan Addis,Penelope Morrow-Liberty
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 074532276X

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Your Rights by Megan Addis,Penelope Morrow-Liberty Pdf

This is the eighth edition of the successful civil liberties guide Your Rights. Now expanded and extended in scope to include all new legislation that has come into force since the last edition was published in 2000, this book includes: -- A new introduction covering the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights -- A new chapter on the Rights of the Bereaved -- Updated and expanded chapters on: Rights of Suspects, Rights of Defendants, Rights of Prisoners, Rights of Immigrants, Rights of Families and Children -- A new section on religious discrimination Written by leading lawyers and campaigners at Liberty, this is the ultimate reference handbook for specialists and general readers alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Civil rights
ISBN : OCLC:467193920

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rory Margraf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1729436161

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I Know My Rights by Rory Margraf Pdf

The rights of every person, every man, woman, and child, are inalienable; though they are written as the law of the land, our rights transcend all of humanity's laws. They are tantamount to each individual living their most fulfilled life. The rights that we possess are not uniquely American, but rather natural rights that are possessed by all people. What is uniquely American is the explicit nature with which these rights must be acknowledged at all levels of government. As such, it is the responsibility of all Americans to exercise their rights daily, which means that the Bill of Rights must be a recurring study and part of regular discussion. Learning our rights at a young age is an important step in growing to be a conscious citizen; one that will not only defend their own liberties, but those of their neighbors, friends, community, and strangers around the world. I Know My Rights: A Children's Guide to the Bill of Rights and Individual Liberty presents the original text of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, coupled with an accessible and detailed explanation for each law, based in recent case law and scholarly interpretation. This book will provide a basic understanding of the Bill of Rights, as well as a foundation upon which each child can learn from and grow into active, peaceful, and prosperous individuals who seek personal fulfillment and happiness within their own lives and their communities.

Author : Alfred Alan Borovoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015015336822

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When Freedoms Collide by Alfred Alan Borovoy Pdf

Discusses some of the civil liberty and human rights issues with which Canadians are faced, including pornography, hate literature, affirmative action employment practices, police powers, right to privacy, the protection of minorities, and the rights of strikers, welfare recipients, and the mentally ill.

Author : Michael Ignatieff
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780887848926

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The Rights Revolution by Michael Ignatieff Pdf

With an updated preface by the author. Since the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, rights have become the dominant language of the public good around the globe. Indeed, rights have become the trump card in every argument. Long-standing fights for aboriginal rights, the issue of preserving the linguistic heritage of minorities, and same-sex marriage have steered our society into a full-blown rights revolution. This revolution is not only deeply controversial in North America, but is being watched around the world. Are group rights jeopardizing individual rights? When everyone asserts their rights, what happens to responsibilities? Can families survive and prosper when each member has rights? Is rights language empowering individuals while weakening community? Michael Ignatieff confronts these controversial questions head-on in The Rights Revolution, defending the supposed individualism of rights language against all comers. For Ignatieff, believing in rights means believing in politics, believing in deliberation rather than confrontation, compromise rather than violence.