The first comprehensive treatment of human rights covering its origins, contents and enforcement, with detailed discussions of the provisions of the ICCPR and the ICESCR and how they impact Hong Kong. Justice Kemal Bokhary has had a distinguished legal career in Hong Kong, culminating in his appointment as one of the founding members of the Court of Final Appeal. His contribution to Hong Kong’s legal system, and the rule of law, is highly regarded, both by the legal profession and the wider community.

The foremost guide to this complex area of the law, The Practitioner’s Guide to the European Convention on Human Rights provides an exhaustive reference for practitioners and academics. It offers unrivalled depth of analysis into the case law of the European Court of Human Right. Building on the excellence of previous editions, the 7th edition focuses on the considerable body of new case law that has emerged since the previous edition. Students and practitioners will find comprehensive and practical case law illustrations in relation to every point and an unparalleled analysis of Convention authority. Key Features: Provides a fully updated text covering both the key procedural matters and points of principle established in recent case law Identifies problem areas with the Convention and offers possible solutions. Provides a full explanation of the principles of the European Convention on Human Rights as well as the European Court’s approach to those principles Includes detailed summaries of relevant case law on subjects ranging from Forced Labour to Mental Health and the impact those decisions have on those practising at the European Court, with reference to the relevant article of the European Convention and a list of key case law Gives step-by-step advice on successfully preparing and bringing a case before the European Court of Human Rights Highlights remedies and damages that can be expected in a detailed section dealing with just satisfaction awards Contains all tools and materials relevant to practitioners preparing and bringing cases before the European Court of Human Rights including: The 1950 European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: Dates of entry into force; Article 63 declaration; Application form and explanatory note; Legal aid rates and Practice directions There are also updated versions of Chapter 1 ‘Procedure’ and Chapter 2 ‘Admissibility checklist’ which covers procedural changes and admissibility criteria including the changes from a six-month to a four-month time-limit with Protocol No. 15 and the new procedure for Advisory Opinions.

The foremost guide to this complex area of the law, The Practitioner’s Guide to the European Convention on Human Rights provides an exhaustive reference for practitioners and academics. It offers unrivalled depth of analysis into the case law of the European Court of Human Right. Building on the excellence of previous editions, the 7th edition focuses on the considerable body of new case law that has emerged since the previous edition. Students and practitioners will find comprehensive and practical case law illustrations in relation to every point and an unparalleled analysis of Convention authority. Key Features: Provides a fully updated text covering both the key procedural matters and points of principle established in recent case law Identifies problem areas with the Convention and offers possible solutions. Provides a full explanation of the principles of the European Convention on Human Rights as well as the European Court’s approach to those principles Includes detailed summaries of relevant case law on subjects ranging from Forced Labour to Mental Health and the impact those decisions have on those practising at the European Court, with reference to the relevant article of the European Convention and a list of key case law Gives step-by-step advice on successfully preparing and bringing a case before the European Court of Human Rights Highlights remedies and damages that can be expected in a detailed section dealing with just satisfaction awards Contains all tools and materials relevant to practitioners preparing and bringing cases before the European Court of Human Rights including: The 1950 European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: Dates of entry into force; Article 63 declaration; Application form and explanatory note; Legal aid rates and Practice directions There are also updated versions of Chapter 1 ‘Procedure’ and Chapter 2 ‘Admissibility checklist’ which covers procedural changes and admissibility criteria including the changes from a six-month to a four-month time-limit with Protocol No. 15 and the new procedure for Advisory Opinions.

 

De Smith’s Judicial Review is the leading work on the history, principles and practice of judicial review in England and Wales. Key features: Covers the history, theoretical foundations and principles of judicial review. Deals comprehensively with all grounds of challenge, including illegality, procedural impropriety, substantive review, Convention rights and grounds based on retained EU law. Clarifies complex changes in substantive review, as a result of recent Supreme Court cases including the use of Parliamentary materials in assessing proportionality (SC), challenges based on policies (A), significant cases on devolution concerning referenda and the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol; and the impact of the Windsor Framework on Northern Ireland. Sets out the context of judicial review and its scope, considering at the outset a number of issues which guide De Smith’s approach. Considers other possible avenues of redress for aggrieved citizens. Examines those who may initiate a claim for judicial review (claimants); who have a right to be a party (interested parties) and those who may seek permission from the court to make submissions as interveners. Includes full coverage of procedures and remedies, including new suspended quashing orders and the increased emphasis on procedural rigour before the Administrative Court. Considers reform proposals including the Bill of Rights Bill. Includes comparative material form other leading common law jurisdictions. The First Supplement brings the 9th edition mainwork up to date and includes cases which have either developed a principle or provide a particularly useful illustration of a principle or practice. The cases cover the following areas: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 Recent cases on devolution (such as the Supreme Court decision on the Northern Ireland Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Re Dillon’s Application for Judicial Review [2024] NIKB 11 on the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023) The Rwanda case Recent authorities on ouster clauses, and the power to make suspended quashing order (subject to conditions) The review of policies

De Smith’s Judicial Review is the leading work on the history, principles and practice of judicial review in England and Wales. Key features: Covers the history, theoretical foundations and principles of judicial review. Deals comprehensively with all grounds of challenge, including illegality, procedural impropriety, substantive review, Convention rights and grounds based on retained EU law. Clarifies complex changes in substantive review, as a result of recent Supreme Court cases including the use of Parliamentary materials in assessing proportionality (SC), challenges based on policies (A), significant cases on devolution concerning referenda and the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol; and the impact of the Windsor Framework on Northern Ireland. Sets out the context of judicial review and its scope, considering at the outset a number of issues which guide De Smith’s approach. Considers other possible avenues of redress for aggrieved citizens. Examines those who may initiate a claim for judicial review (claimants); who have a right to be a party (interested parties) and those who may seek permission from the court to make submissions as interveners. Includes full coverage of procedures and remedies, including new suspended quashing orders and the increased emphasis on procedural rigour before the Administrative Court. Considers reform proposals including the Bill of Rights Bill. Includes comparative material form other leading common law jurisdictions. The First Supplement brings the 9th edition mainwork up to date and includes cases which have either developed a principle or provide a particularly useful illustration of a principle or practice. The cases cover the following areas: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 Recent cases on devolution (such as the Supreme Court decision on the Northern Ireland Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Re Dillon’s Application for Judicial Review [2024] NIKB 11 on the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023) The Rwanda case Recent authorities on ouster clauses, and the power to make suspended quashing order (subject to conditions) The review of policies

The first comprehensive treatment of human rights covering its origins, contents and enforcement, with detailed discussions of the provisions of the ICCPR and the ICESCR and how they impact Hong Kong. Justice Kemal Bokhary has had a distinguished legal career in Hong Kong, culminating in his appointment as one of the founding members of the Court of Final Appeal. His contribution to Hong Kong’s legal system, and the rule of law, is highly regarded, both by the legal profession and the wider community.

 

The foremost guide to this complex area of the law, The Practitioner’s Guide to the European Convention on Human Rights provides an exhaustive reference for practitioners and academics. It offers unrivalled depth of analysis into the case law of the European Court of Human Right. Building on the excellence of previous editions, the 7th edition focuses on the considerable body of new case law that has emerged since the previous edition. Students and practitioners will find comprehensive and practical case law illustrations in relation to every point and an unparalleled analysis of Convention authority. Key Features: Provides a fully updated text covering both the key procedural matters and points of principle established in recent case law Identifies problem areas with the Convention and offers possible solutions. Provides a full explanation of the principles of the European Convention on Human Rights as well as the European Court’s approach to those principles Includes detailed summaries of relevant case law on subjects ranging from Forced Labour to Mental Health and the impact those decisions have on those practising at the European Court, with reference to the relevant article of the European Convention and a list of key case law Gives step-by-step advice on successfully preparing and bringing a case before the European Court of Human Rights Highlights remedies and damages that can be expected in a detailed section dealing with just satisfaction awards Contains all tools and materials relevant to practitioners preparing and bringing cases before the European Court of Human Rights including: The 1950 European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: Dates of entry into force; Article 63 declaration; Application form and explanatory note; Legal aid rates and Practice directions There are also updated versions of Chapter 1 ‘Procedure’ and Chapter 2 ‘Admissibility checklist’ which covers procedural changes and admissibility criteria including the changes from a six-month to a four-month time-limit with Protocol No. 15 and the new procedure for Advisory Opinions.