The ninth edition of Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights provides a straightforward and stimulating account of this fascinating area of law. This essential textbook covers all the main topics taught on undergraduate civil liberties and human rights modules. It provides thorough, critical coverage of crucial areas such as police powers, freedom of expression, terrorism, and public order. Throughout the text the law is set in its social and political context. There is full discussion of all relevant post Human Rights Act 1998 jurisprudence, as well as analysis of the latest decisions made by the European Court of Human Rights.