Challenging racism: Using the Human Rights Act
Author: Edited by Barry Clarke
Publisher: Lawrence & Wishart   Published: April 2003
ISBN:   PB 0 85315 931 9
Subject: Law, politics
  • A practical guide to using the Human Rights Act to take legal action against incidences of racism. Each chapter is written by an expert from within the field

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    List of Contents
     
    Bookmarks Contents
     
    Foreword Baroness Howells of St David's, OBE
     
    Acknowledgements
     
    Abbreviations Used
     
    Editor's Note
     
    1. Introduction to the Human Rights Act Razia Karim
     
    2. Existing Legislation to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination Barbara Cohen
     
    3. Criminal Law and the Rights of Suspects Sharon Persaud
     
    4. Education Philip Engelman
     
    5. Immigration Law Ramby de Mello & Judith Farbey
     
    6. Racism and Freedom of Expression Geoffrey Bindman
     
    7. Religious Discrimination Makbool Javaid
     
    8. Social Welfare Law Stephen Simblet
     
    9. Racial Harassment Outside the Workplace Rajiv Menon
     
    10. Housing Law Heather Williams
     
    11. Actions Against the Police Sadiq Khan
     
    12. Employment Law Barry Clarke
     
    13. Finding Legal Assistance for Racial Discrimination Cases Helena Cook
     
    14. Beyond Courtrooms: Using the HRA in Campaigning Veena Vasista
     
    15. Using the Media Chris Myant
     
    Appendix: The Human Rights Act 1998
     
    Notes on contributors
     
    Index