This book is a comprehensive guide concentrating on the practical implications of the 1998 Human Rights Act on local authorities and addresses human rights from a local government perspective. The work considers the Act in general with particular reference to the principles of proportionality and margin of appreciation and then examines its effect on employment and discrimination, education, social services, housing, environment, planning and licensing. It contains the text of the Act.
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Zielgruppe
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-406-92674-6 (9780406926746)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
"A: General. 1. The effect of the Act. 2. Interpretation. 3. The principles of proportionality. 4. The margin of appreciation. 5. Remedies. 6. Costs.B: Special Subjects. 1. Employment and discrimination. a) Unfair dismissal. b) Freedom of association and trade union rights. c) Discrimination. d) Art 6 and the right to a fair hearing. 2. Education. 3. Social Services. a) Community care and long term care. b) Mental health. c) Child care. d) Asylum seekers. e) Access to files and confidentiality. 4. Housing and Property Rights. 5. Environment, Planning and Licensing. a) Environment. b) Planning and Highways. c) Gypsies and Travellers. d) Licensing. Appendix: The Human Rights Act 1998."
