Principles of Irish Human Rights Law - Softcover

Elaine Dewhurst; Noelle Higgins; Los Watkins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190553650X ISBN 13: 9781905536504

Publisher: Clarus Press Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

As part of the successful Principles series, Clarus Press is delighted to announce the addition of a new book entitled Principles of Irish Human Rights Law the first student textbook in Ireland dedicated to the direct comparison of the Irish and European systems for the protection of Human Rights.
Designed and written specifically for students of human rights law Principles of Irish Human Rights Law discusses and analyses each key human right in turn. Each "Right" is examined through the three primary human rights instruments: the Irish Constitution; the ECHR; and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Each instrument is examined and explained giving an overview of the particular right , discussing and analyzing in which situations that the right is engaged including an examination of situations which constitute an interference with the right and what justifications may arise for such interferences.
Principles of Irish Human Rights Law examines the often-neglected area of procedural issues, including the initial application of human rights instruments in Ireland, together with their territorial and extra-territorial jurisdiction. In addition, this book looks at the effect of the Charter of Fundamental Rights together with the future of the Irish Constitution and the ECHR.
This book is a must for all students of human rights law and related subjects. It will also be an invaluable resource for all lawyers requiring a reference to human rights issues as a comprehensive yet accessible text aiding clearer understanding of the application of human rights in Ireland.

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About the Author

Dr Elaine Dewhurst is currently a MaxNetAging Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Policy, Munich. Elaine is also a lecturer in law at Dublin City University. She researches primarily in the area of equality and human rights law at a European level.
Dr Noelle Higgins is a lecturer in law and programme director in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University where she lectures international human rights law.
Los Watkins is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire whose special interests are in the areas of Human Rights and Legal Education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarus Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190553650X
• ISBN 13: 9781905536504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 502