Principles of Irish Human Rights Law

Principles of Irish Human Rights Law
Author: Elaine Dewhurst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Human rights
ISBN: 9781905536504

As part of the successful "Principles" series, Clarus Press has published Principles of Irish Human Rights Law: the first student textbook in Ireland dedicated to the direct comparison of the Irish and European systems for the protection of human rights. Designed and written specifically for students of human rights law, the book discusses and analyzes each key 'human right' in turn. Each right is examined through the three primary human rights instruments: the Irish Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Each instrument is examined and explained, giving an overview of the particular right, discussing and analyzing in which situations that the right is engaged, and including an examination of situations which constitute an interference with the right and what justifications may arise for such interferences. Principles of Irish Human Rights Law examines the often-neglected area of procedural issues, including the initial application of human rights instruments in Ireland, together with their territorial and extra-territorial jurisdiction. In addition, the book looks at the effect of the Charter of Fundamental Rights together with the future of the Irish Constitution and the ECHR. This book is a must for all students of human rights law and related subjects. It will also be an invaluable resource for all lawyers requiring a reference to human rights issues as a comprehensive yet accessible text aiding clearer understanding of the application of human rights in Ireland.

Principles of Irish Law

Principles of Irish Law
Author: Brian Doolan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2003
Genre: Irland
ISBN: 9780717134885

This title incorporates all relevant constitutional changes, statutory provisions and judicial pronouncements.

Human Rights Law

Human Rights Law
Author: BrĂ­d Moriarty
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Owing to the incorporation of the ECHR into Irish domestic law, practitioners will increasingly be asked to advise on Human Rights issues. An understanding of the changing hierarchy of Human Rights norms is essential. Human Rights Law seeks to provide this understanding. Human Rights Law is in three parts. Part I provides an overview of the various levels of Human Rights protection. It is particularly concerned with sources of Human Rights Law as they interact in Irish Human Rights Law. There are chapters on human rights as protected by Irish domestic law, the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) Law and European Union (EU) Law, as well as an overview of International Human Rights norms. Part II is concerned with substantive Human Rights Law and discusses key Human Rights. A unique feature of this work is that each right is considered from the perspective of Irish, ECHR and EU law. There are chapters on the right to life and bodily integrity, the right to privacy and to found a family, freedom of expression, due process and equality. Another chapter examines the right to life, freedom of expression, and equality from the North American perspective. A chapter is also devoted to refugee law and practice, a growing area of practice in this jurisdiction. Part III concerns Human Rights in practice and deals with issues such as how a practitioner recognises the human rights dimension in a case.

ECHR and Irish Law

ECHR and Irish Law
Author: Ursula Kilkelly
Publisher: Jordan Publishing (GB)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
ISBN: 9781846611247

This work provides an authoritative account of the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights Act (ECHR) and the likely impact on Irish law. It contains a detailed analysis of relevant ECHR case law.

Aspirations Unfulfilled

Aspirations Unfulfilled
Author: Colm O'Cinneide
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre:
ISBN:

Equality is a concept that is subject to multiple interpretations. It generates disputes as to its meaning and the weight it should be given in legal and political debates. This paper aims to explore some of the contested versions of how the equality principle should be understood and applied, and how the equality principle is manifested in Irish law. Particular emphasis is placed upon the place of equality in the Irish constitutional order, given the symbolic and practical importance of constitutional values in shaping how the rest of the legal system functions. The impact of international human rights norms, in particular the European Convention on Human Rights, is also examined, along with the potential implications of the requirement in the Belfast Agreement that Ireland provide an "equivalence" of rights protection as that applying in Northern Ireland. The conclusion is reached that a gap may exist between the place of equality as a fundamental value in the Irish Constitution and in international human rights law, and how it is actually applied in the Irish legal system. This may require a re-assessment of what it means to 'cherish all of the children of the nation equally', in the words of the 1916 Proclamation establishing the Irish Republic.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Author: Michael O'Flaherty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1995
Genre: Civil rights
ISBN:

Provides a guide to the operation of the International covenant on civil and political rights and analyses compliance by Ireland with its substantive and procedural obligations. The text also includes lists of States' accessions, details of reservations and comments of the Committee with respect to Ireland's First Report.

International Human Rights: Perspectives from Ireland

International Human Rights: Perspectives from Ireland
Author: Suzanne Egan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2015-12-03
Genre: Law
ISBN: 178451067X

International Human Rights: Perspectives from Ireland examines Ireland's engagement with, and influence of, the international human rights regime. International human rights norms are increasingly being taken into account by legislators, courts and public bodies in taking decisions and implementing actions that impact on human rights. Featuring chapters by leading Irish and international academic experts, practitioners and advocates, the book combines theoretical as well as practical analysis and integrates perspectives from a broad range of actors in the human rights field.

Sixty Years, Thirty Perspectives

Sixty Years, Thirty Perspectives
Author: Donncha O'Connell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN:

"Sixty Years, Thirty Perspectives offers a unique insight into how the values set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) are protected and respected in Ireland, sixty years after its adoption. Thirty contributors, including Niall Crowley, Theo Dorgan, Dr Diarmuid Martin, Emily O'Reilly and Sean Og O hAilpin, reflect on the relevance to Ireland in 2009 of specific articles of the UDHR. The book also includes a photo-essay from one of Ireland's best-known photographers, Derek Speirs." "Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity. We have more than 2.2 million members and subscribers in more than 150 countries and regions and we coordinate this support to act for justice on a wide range of issues." "Nationally, Amnesty International Ireland has 22,000 supporters. We research, campaign and lobby to oppose attacks on human rights and to hold the Irish government accountable for its obligations under international law." --Book Jacket.