Retreat from Injustice
Human Rights in Australian Law
Description:... Presents the major features of Australian human rights law with an overview of the development of human rights in world history, and the sources of Australian human rights law. Covers constitutional rights, political heritage, international covenants and standards and common law. Focuses on topics such as anti-discrimination and affirmative action laws, Aboriginal rights, Australia's treatment of refugees and immigrants, freedom of speech, and rights of people in the criminal justice system. Includes a table of cases, references and an index. O'Neill is acting president of the Guardianship Board, NSW. Handley is senior lecturer in law at the University of Wollongong.
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