Contains explanations of the terminology, issues, organizations, and laws, on key aspects of human rights. Features include:

• Explains terms connected such as Asylum, Equal Opportunities, Freedom of Speech, Representation, and Civil Liberties
• Covers organizations concerned with human rights such as Amnesty International, The European Court of Human Rights, and The American Civil Liberties Union
• Outlines the significance of eminent thinkers such as Locke, Cardozo, and Nozick
• Places key terms in their legal and constitutional context, with examples and explanations of their implications
• Legal terms such as Injunction, Probable Cause, Clear and Present Danger, and Stop and Search are explained clearly and succinctly
• Includes an appendix containing texts and extracts of leading documents, such as The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.