This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary and its role in shaping the individual's relations with the state.
Analysesthe history of civil liberties and human rights in the UK, and the judiciary's role in upholding themShows the impactof the Human Rights Act of 1998 on the judiciary's relations with the parliament and the executiveExplains the importance of political accountability and open government in the protection of liberty, together with recent legislative reforms in these areasExplores why important critics believe fundamental freedoms are at risk in the UK in the post 9/11 and 7/7 atmosphereCompares Britain, the USA and European countries in their attempts to create legal frameworks to protect civil liberties and human rights