Conceptualising Arbitrary Detention: Power, Punishment and Control

This book explores the misuse of detention by states and authorities, highlighting the violation of human rights and the need for greater respect for the rule of law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2024
Publisher: Bristol University Press

This book delves into a profound exploration of the consequences that arise when states and other governing bodies resort to detention as a means to exert undue power, suppress dissent, and uphold social hierarchies. Authored by an individual with extensive practical experience in the realm of human rights, the book offers a comprehensive examination of various scenarios where individuals are unjustly confined in violation of their fundamental rights to personal liberty. Through meticulous analysis, it exposes the numerous fallacies associated with arbitrary detention and proposes innovative solutions for future policy to scrutinize the processes involved. This compelling work serves as a fervent plea for enhanced respect for the rule of law and human rights, emphasizing the urgent need to address the pervasive issue of wrongful detention and promote a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529222494