Description

The introduction explains that human rights law is designed to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals while balancing those rights with the interests of society. It introduces the development of the European Convention on Human Rights and explains how the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated Convention rights into UK law. The author highlights the importance of understanding how courts, public authorities, and governments apply human rights principles in practice. The book is intended to provide students with a clear and accessible guide to the key concepts, cases, and legal principles of human rights law, using practical examples and learning features to support study and examination preparation.