The Human Rights Act 1998 was one of the first pieces of legislation passed by New Labour. This volume explains what the Act is about, where it fits into Britai... » 

The Human Rights Act 1998 was one of the first pieces of legislation passed by New Labour. This volume explains what the Act is about, where it fits into Britain's constitutional tradition, and explores whether or not it has achieved its goals. It takes a look at the place of the Human Rights Act in Britain's constitutional order. «