European Human Rights Law: The Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights - Softcover

Starmer, Keir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 090509977X ISBN 13: 9780905099774

Publisher: Legal Action Group, 1999

Synopsis

The Human Rights Act 1998 imposes radical changes on UK law and practice: all statutes have to be reinterpreted to "read in" human rights, all public authorities (including the courts) have to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights - there is a new right of action against those who fail to do so - and breach of a Convention right is a defence in criminal and civil proceedings. The Act incorporates into UK law not only the Convention itself, but also the extensive case-law of the European Court and Commission of Human Rights. Presenting a detailed analysis of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the case law of the European Court and Commission of Human Rights, this book draws on all 1500 cases (reported and unreported) from Strasbourg which affect UK civil and criminal law. They are set out in a way designed to enable practitioners and advisers to concentrate on those cases most relevant to their area of practice.

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Review

'This is a volume of real value and importance...' Lord Justice Sedley, from his foreword'Where the law is clear, Starmer states it clearly: where it is not clear, he analyses the problems in terms of principle with admirable clarity.' Justice of the Peace'The true joy of this book lies in its practical consideration of the impact of the Act on specific areas of law ... thorough, reliable, readable ... this book is a real find.' Counsel'For those seeking a comprehensive account of the area combining both a simple (yet sufficiently detailed) guidance for practitioners, as well as an expert academic commentary on the Convention and it's case law, European Human Rights Law is, in your reviewer's opinion, the best text on the market.' The Law Teacher'Excellent ... destined to become an indispensable guide.' Solicitors' Journal

About the Author

Keir Starmer QC, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in London is one of the leading names in the legal profession with a mixed criminal and civil practice. Specialising in human rights law, he has conducted cases at the highest level all over the world in this field and has extensive experience of litigation before the European Court and Commission of Human Rights.As well as writing numerous textbooks on crime, criminal justice,and human rights Keir is also human rights adviser to the Policing Board in Northern Ireland, a research fellow at Essex University and lectures periodically at the London School of Economics, London University. In 2005 he won the Bar Council's Sydney Elland Goldsmith award for his outstanding contribution to pro bono work. In 2006, Keir Starmer was identified by The Lawyer as one of the 'Hot 100' in the legal profession with the comment that "with neither the quality nor the level of work abating, Starmer's star is continuing to rise".

Edition details

• Publisher: Legal Action Group
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 090509977X
• ISBN 13: 9780905099774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 938