A clear, accessible introduction to the highly topical and controversial subject of privacy and freedom of expression
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Raymond Wacks, Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory, Hong Kong
Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory. He has published numerous articles on various aspects of law and jurisprudence in leading scholarly journals and his books include Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory (3rd ed, 2012), Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (2006), and Law: A Very Short Introduction (2008).
Professor Wacks has been a leading authority on the legal protection of privacy for almost four decades. His major works in this field are The Protection of Privacy, the first book on the subject in England (1980); Personal Information: Privacy and the Law (1989); Privacy, a two-volume collection of essays (1993); Privacy and Press Freedom (1995) and Privacy: A Very Short Introduction (2010). Professor Wacks is a former chairman of the privacy committee of the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong, and was a member of the statutory Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee.
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Softcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in democratic societies, yet it is often restricted by other values, notably the right to privacy, which governs individuals' control over their sensitive personal information. Since the Human Rights Act 1998, English law has significantly evolved in recognizing this right, as protected by Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The introduction of the civil wrong 'misuse of private information' enhances protection for an individual's private and family life. With the rise of the Internet, traditional media is no longer the sole source of news; social media and blogs provide widespread access to intimate details, raising concerns about the fragility of online privacy. This examination of privacy rights encompasses legal, philosophical, and social dimensions, tracing its origins in the U.S. and its development through the law of confidence to its current status under the Human Rights Act. The English courts have actively sought to shield individuals from intrusive media practices, particularly as celebrities increasingly pursue legal action to protect their privacy. The Leveson Inquiry highlighted significant media intrusion, prompting discussions on regulation and remedies for victims. The ongoing struggle between privacy and free speech amid technological advancements is critically analyzed, along with the courts' efforts to navigate this complex landscape and. Artikel-Nr. 8233674a-ebe9-4284-849c-01d55911ac6a
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A critical examination of the balance between the freedom of the media and the legal protection of privacy, this book examines the struggle to reconcile privacy and freedom of expression in the face of the increasingly sensationalist media, and the relentless advances in technology. Artikel-Nr. 9780199668663
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