Retreat from Injustice : Human Rights Law in Australian

Presents the major features of Australian human rights law with an overview of the development of human rights in world history, and the sources of Australian human rights law. Covers constitutional rights, political heritage, international covenants and standards and common law. Focuses on topics such as anti-discrimination and affirmative action laws, Aboriginal rights, Australia's treatment of refugees and immigrants, freedom of speech, and rights of people in the criminal justice system. Includes a table of cases, references and an index. O'Neill is acting president of the Guardianship Board, NSW. Handley is senior lecturer in law at the University of Wollongong.O'Neill, Nick is the author of 'Retreat from Injustice : Human Rights Law in Australian', published 1994 under ISBN 9781862871212 and ISBN 1862871213.