Human rights and civil liberties / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 325.

Issues in society ; v. 325

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights--Australia.

Human rights.

Civil rights--Australia.

Civil rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Protecting and promoting human rights requires balancing the interests of individuals and groups with the interests of society including security, public health and public order. This book examines Australia's human rights record and a range of options in the debate over adequate and appropriate human rights protection. This book presents the topic in three chapters: Human rights in Australia; Arguments for a bill of rights; and Arguments against a bill of rights.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Human rights in Australia

Chapter 2. Arguments for a bill of rights

Chapter 3. Arguments against a bill of rights.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781921507434

1921507438

OCLC:

722441464

Publisher Number:

9786613319418