British and Canadian Public Law in Comparative Perspective - 9781509931095

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore current human rights controversies in UK law through a Canadian comparative lens. This book delves into the sophisticated public law jurisprudence developed by Canada's Supreme Court over 40 years, offering valuable insights for UK public law scholarship. Key topics include: * Constitutional principles like proportionality and the 'horizontal' impact of human rights. * The role of judicial 'dereference' to legislative decisions. * Specific controversial issues such as assisted dying, prisoner voting rights, religious symbols, parental control, libel laws, pornography, and labor rights. This first edition hardcover provides detailed analyses and suggests that UK jurisprudence could benefit from engaging with Canadian counterparts. Summary: ISBN British and Canadian Public Law in Comparative Perspective. Book cover type: Hardcover, Language version: English, Written by: Ian Loveland (Anthology Editor). Width: 234 mm, Height: 156 mm. Publisher: Hart Publishing. Release date: 15/07/2021.