The Human Rights Act: A View from Below

Authors: Costigan, Ruth¹; Thomas, PhilipA.²

Source: Journal of Law and Society, Volume 32, Number 1, March 2005 , pp. 51-67(17)

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Abstract:

The paper is based on survey work undertaken in the Cynon valley, south Wales, an area of high social deprivation. We interviewed local solicitors to establish their understanding and usage of the Human Rights Act (HRA). Outside of south Wales there is evidence of growing awareness and involvement of specialist practitioners in human rights actions. This we call a top-down process. Our work starts at the other end: a bottom-up account of high-street, small-practice solicitors.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6478.2005.314_1.x

Affiliations: 1: Law Department, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales 2: Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University, Museum Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3XJ, Wales

Publication date: 2005-03-01