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Discover 'The Statute of Liberty', a thought-provoking new book by Geoffrey Robertson that passionately advocates for an Australian Bill of Rights. This compelling argument highlights why it is crucial for Australia to safeguard the rights of its citizens and transform these rights into enforceable laws. As the nation grapples with its identity—a vibrant blend of cultures and backgrounds—Robertson insists that a clear legal framework is essential to upholding freedoms, ensuring that rights are more than just empty promises. Through a narrative rich in historical context and contemporary relevance, the author examines how implementing a statute of liberty can empower individuals and provide essential protections against government overreach, and enhance governance. He dismantles myths and misconceptions surrounding the opponents of the bill, and provides clear, evidence-based insights drawn from international examples. This book is a clarion call for Australians, illustrating that true democracy thrives when citizens are equipped with the power to defend their rights. With a perfect blend of legal expertise and passionate advocacy, 'The Statute of Liberty' is essential reading for anyone invested in the future of Australian democracy and human rights. Get ready to challenge the status quo and explore the possibilities of a brighter, rights-respecting future.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666823
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 256
Description:
The case for giving Australians back their rights, brilliantly argued by Geoffrey Robertson.
The case for giving Australians back their rights, brilliantly argued by Geoffrey Robertson.
The Australian people emerged from a polyglot mixture of nationalities and other races- a kind of human minestrone. Not only a race, but a race apart, thanks to the kindness of distance. What distinctive moral vision have we attained from the struggles and sacrifices of our forebears? If we are to preserve the part of our heritage to do with freedom, we must write down the entitlement of every citizen in a way that politicians and public servants will respect. That means they must be turned into law. If they are not capable of legal enforcement then they are not 'rights', they are empty promises.
In this short book, Geoffrey Robertson QC puts the case for an Australian Bill of Rights cogently and dramatically, proving with evidence from other countries how a statute of liberty helps ordinary citizens and improves standards of governance and public services. He exposes the lies and urban myths the Australian people face from opponents of the bill, and shows how the charter he has drafted reflects the history and real contemporary values of Australians.
This is a provocative argument for change, which explains that real democracy only exists if politicians give the courts power to defend citizens against abuses of their human rights by governments and public servants.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666823
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 256
Description:
The case for giving Australians back their rights, brilliantly argued by Geoffrey Robertson.
The case for giving Australians back their rights, brilliantly argued by Geoffrey Robertson.
The Australian people emerged from a polyglot mixture of nationalities and other races- a kind of human minestrone. Not only a race, but a race apart, thanks to the kindness of distance. What distinctive moral vision have we attained from the struggles and sacrifices of our forebears? If we are to preserve the part of our heritage to do with freedom, we must write down the entitlement of every citizen in a way that politicians and public servants will respect. That means they must be turned into law. If they are not capable of legal enforcement then they are not 'rights', they are empty promises.
In this short book, Geoffrey Robertson QC puts the case for an Australian Bill of Rights cogently and dramatically, proving with evidence from other countries how a statute of liberty helps ordinary citizens and improves standards of governance and public services. He exposes the lies and urban myths the Australian people face from opponents of the bill, and shows how the charter he has drafted reflects the history and real contemporary values of Australians.
This is a provocative argument for change, which explains that real democracy only exists if politicians give the courts power to defend citizens against abuses of their human rights by governments and public servants.