Retreat from injustice : human rights law in Australia / Nick O'Neill, Simon Rice, Roger Douglas
- Bib ID:
- 3108773
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- O'Neill, N. K. F. (Nicholas K. F.)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Description:
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- Annandale, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2004
- xlvi, 754 p. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 186287414X
- Summary:
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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.
- Full contents:
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- 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.
- Notes:
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- Previously published: 1994.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:
- Subject:
- Human rights -- Australia
- Other authors/contributors:
- Also Titled:
- Retreat from injustice : human rights in Australian law
- Copyright:
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