| Description |
xlvi, 754 pages ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. From natural law to human rights -- 2. Sources of human rights law in Australia -- 3. Explicit constitutional human rights in Australia -- 4. Implied constitutional rights -- 5. the common law and human rights -- 6. International protection of human rights -- 7. Implementation of international human rights in Australia -- 8. Liberty and security of the person -- 9. Fair trial -- 10. Treatment of persons in custody -- 11. Counter-terrorism laws -- 12. Freedom of assembly -- 13. Freedom of speech, expression and the media -- 15. Censorship -- 16. Contempt of court -- 17. Defamation -- 18. Anti-discrimination law -- 19. Indigenous australians and the legal system -- 20. Indigenous australians and the criminal justice system -- 21. Indigenous land rights -- 22. Indigenous Australians' right to customs and cultural heritage -- 23. Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers |
| Summary |
A distinctive review and analysis of the history and growth of human rights in Australia, taking account of the revolution in law relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the implied constitutional rights jurisprudence in the High Court and the increased relevance of international law and treaties |
| Analysis |
Human rights |
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Legislation |
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International law |
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Common law |
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Aborigines |
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Interstate comparisons |
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Australian |
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Cases (Law) |
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Interstate Comparisons |
| Notes |
Previously published: 1994 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
International law -- Australia.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Civil rights.
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Civil rights -- Australia.
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Human rights -- Australia.
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| Author |
Rice, Simon.
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Douglas, Roger
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| LC no. |
2004463803 |
| ISBN |
186287414X |
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