On the leash: civil liberties in Britain have been seriously eroded by a stream of ill-considered laws

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Home Sec Michael Howard's Police Bill is only the latest example of anti-crime legislation that threatens basic civil liberties in the UK. Although the Labour Party introduced amendments to the bill, neither party has a good record on preserving civil rights.

Laws, regulations and rules, Cover Story, Social policy, Justice, Administration of, Administration of justice, Sentences (Criminal procedure), Howard, Michael (British politician)

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Bringing rights home

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The impact of the British Human Rights Act is assessed in terms of its impact on the legal system and possible challenges to the government.

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Rule of judges

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The impact of a human rigts code for Britain in the Human Rights Act is examined in detail.

Editorial

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