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watching brief reflections on human rights law and justice
articulating a sensitive and intelligent defense of asylum seekers and refugees this survey depicts the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law . exploring the foundations of many key tenets of civil society this study recaps some of the worlds most famous trials where the outcomes often turned on prejudice complacency chance the tenacity of supporters or the skill of advocates . the impact of significant recent cases on contemporary australian society is also investigated including those involving david hicks jack thomas and van nguyen . a powerful and timely meditation on justice ethics and what constitutes a decent human society this is an impassioned and eloquent appeal for vigilance in an age of terror .
paperback scribe publications 2009 isbn13 9781921372360 isbn10 1921372362
abridged n isbn 13 9781921372360 number in series 1 number of pages 310 publisher scribe publications release date 62135769600000