The Judiciary, Civil Liberties and Human Rights

This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary and its role in shaping the individual's relations with the state. Readers will gain a comprehensive analysis of the history of civil liberties and human rights in the UK, and the judiciary's role in upholding them, an appreciation of the importance of political accountability and open government in the protection of liberty, together with recent legislative reforms in these areas and an awareness of why important critics believe fundamental freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 atmosphere.