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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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