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A Vast Conspiracy

The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President

by Jeffrey Toobin ...

The International Bestseller The inspiration for Impeachment: American Crime StoryThe definitive account of the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandals, A Vast Conspiracy casts an insightful eye over the extraordinary ordeal that nearly brought down a president.First published a year after the infamous impeachment trial, Jeffrey Toobin’s propulsive narrative captures the full arc of the Clinton sex scandals ... Read more

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The International Bestseller The inspiration for Impeachment: American Crime StoryThe definitive account of the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandals, A Vast Conspiracy casts an insightful eye over the extraordinary ordeal that nearly brought down a president.First published a year after the infamous impeachment trial, Jeffrey Toobin’s propulsive narrative captures the full arc of the Clinton sex scandals
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Life in the UK 2019 Test

by Hugh Lewis ...

Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, updtaed in May 2019Lists to help you with these sneaky last minute revision12 complete tests to the official standardLearn effectivelyWith this book, you not only re... ... Read more

£5.99

Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, updtaed in May 2019Lists to help you with these sneaky last minute revision12 complete tests to the official standardLearn effectivelyWith this book, you not only re...
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Your Right to Protest

Understand It, Use It

by Christian Weaver ...

'A lawyer in your pocket' - THE SECRET BARRISTER'Pioneering legal advice for short attention spans' - GUARDIAN'A very valuable guide' - TRISHA GODDARDFROM THE BIG ISSUE'S 2025 CHANGE MAKER: The indispensable guide to your right to protestIn this handbook, campaigning lawyer Christian Weaver brings together everything you need to know when taking a stand. Whether you are marching on ... ... Read more

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'A lawyer in your pocket' - THE SECRET BARRISTER'Pioneering legal advice for short attention spans' - GUARDIAN'A very valuable guide' - TRISHA GODDARDFROM THE BIG ISSUE'S 2025 CHANGE MAKER: The indispensable guide to your right to protestIn this handbook, campaigning lawyer Christian Weaver brings together everything you need to know when taking a stand. Whether you are marching on ...
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Against Constitutionalism

by Professor Martin Loughlin ...

A New Statesman Book of the YearA critical analysis of the transformation of constitutionalism from an increasingly irrelevant theory of limited government into the most influential philosophy of governance in the world today.Constitutionalism is universally commended because it has never been precisely defined. Martin Loughlin argues that it is not some vague amalgam of liberal aspirations but a ... Read more

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A New Statesman Book of the YearA critical analysis of the transformation of constitutionalism from an increasingly irrelevant theory of limited government into the most influential philosophy of governance in the world today.Constitutionalism is universally commended because it has never been precisely defined. Martin Loughlin argues that it is not some vague amalgam of liberal aspirations but a
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Public Law

by Adam Tomkins ...

Series series Clarendon Law Series
Written in the well-established tradition of the Clarendon Law Series, Public Law offers a stimulating re-interpretation of the central themes and problems of English constitutional law. It offers full consideration of the historical development of public law. This book is an introduction that will be especially appealing to the enquiring student who is looking to reflect critically on the ... Read more

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Written in the well-established tradition of the Clarendon Law Series, Public Law offers a stimulating re-interpretation of the central themes and problems of English constitutional law. It offers full consideration of the historical development of public law. This book is an introduction that will be especially appealing to the enquiring student who is looking to reflect critically on the
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Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in Asia

Intersectionality, Human Rights, and the Law

Edited by Wanhong Zhang, Peng Ding, Wei Gao, Hanxu Liu, Yijun Liu, Elisabeth Bjørnstøl ...

This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and ... Read more

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This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and
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Advanced Introduction to International Human Rights Law

by Dinah L. Shelton ...

Series series Elgar Advanced Introductions series
Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the ... Read more

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Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the
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Scholarly Misconduct

Law, Regulation, and Practice

by Ian Freckelton QC ...

Professional misconduct within the academic community is highly publicised. Retractions of falsified research have reached record levels and allegations of fraud and misconduct by scholars generate high-profile investigations and sometimes professional disgrace. Such cases frequently reach the courts, with tribunals determining whether research fraud, plagiarism, sexual misconduct, defamation, ... Read more

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Professional misconduct within the academic community is highly publicised. Retractions of falsified research have reached record levels and allegations of fraud and misconduct by scholars generate high-profile investigations and sometimes professional disgrace. Such cases frequently reach the courts, with tribunals determining whether research fraud, plagiarism, sexual misconduct, defamation,
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Public International Law of Cyberspace

by Kriangsak Kittichaisaree ...

Series Book 32 - Law, Governance and Technology Series
This compact, highly engaging book examines the international legal regulation of both the conduct of States among themselves and conduct towards individuals, in relation to the use of cyberspace. Chapters introduce the perspectives of various stakeholders and the challenges for international law. The author discusses State responsibility and key cyberspace rights issues, and takes a detailed look ... Read more

£127.99

This compact, highly engaging book examines the international legal regulation of both the conduct of States among themselves and conduct towards individuals, in relation to the use of cyberspace. Chapters introduce the perspectives of various stakeholders and the challenges for international law. The author discusses State responsibility and key cyberspace rights issues, and takes a detailed look
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Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados

24ª edição

by Câmara dos Deputados, Edições Câmara ...

Series Book 2 - Legislação
A 24ª edição da coletânea Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados, revista e atualizada até 17/01/2023, inclui o Regimento Interno - aprovado pela Resolução nº 17 de 1989 e alterado até a Resolução nº 35 de 2022 - o Código de Ética e Decoro parlamentar, o Regimento comum do Congresso Nacional e outras legislações correlatas.A publicação é fundamental para parlamentares, candidatos, estudantes e ... Read more

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A 24ª edição da coletânea Regimento Interno da Câmara dos Deputados, revista e atualizada até 17/01/2023, inclui o Regimento Interno - aprovado pela Resolução nº 17 de 1989 e alterado até a Resolução nº 35 de 2022 - o Código de Ética e Decoro parlamentar, o Regimento comum do Congresso Nacional e outras legislações correlatas.A publicação é fundamental para parlamentares, candidatos, estudantes e
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The Law of Loyalty

by Lionel Smith ...

The Law of Loyalty is a study of the principles governing the use of legal powers that are held for other-regarding ends. It addresses both public law and private law, and examines both the common law and the civil law. It aims to provide a theory of how Western law regulates the situations in which we hold legal powers, not for ourselves, but for and on behalf of others. It does this by ... Read more

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The Law of Loyalty is a study of the principles governing the use of legal powers that are held for other-regarding ends. It addresses both public law and private law, and examines both the common law and the civil law. It aims to provide a theory of how Western law regulates the situations in which we hold legal powers, not for ourselves, but for and on behalf of others. It does this by
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Privacy and Data Protection Issues of Biometric Applications

A Comparative Legal Analysis

by Els J. Kindt ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book discusses all critical privacy and data protection aspects of biometric systems from a legal perspective. It contains a systematic and complete analysis of the many issues raised by these systems based on examples worldwide and provides several recommendations for a transnational regulatory framework. An appropriate legal framework is in most countries not yet in place.Biometric systems ... Read more

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This book discusses all critical privacy and data protection aspects of biometric systems from a legal perspective. It contains a systematic and complete analysis of the many issues raised by these systems based on examples worldwide and provides several recommendations for a transnational regulatory framework. An appropriate legal framework is in most countries not yet in place.Biometric systems
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Over Ruled

The Human Toll of Too Much Law

by Neil Gorsuch, Janie Nitze ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

by T.E. Lawrence ...

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of his masterpiece. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' written between 1919 and 1926, is an extraordinary tale of action, politics and adventure. The story describes heroism through instances of war ... Read more

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of his masterpiece. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' written between 1919 and 1926, is an extraordinary tale of action, politics and adventure. The story describes heroism through instances of war
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Law, Drugs and the Politics of Childhood

From Protection to Punishment

by Simon Flacks ...

Series series New Advances in Crime and Social Harm
Debates about the regulation of drugs are inseparable from talk of children and the young. Yet how has this association come to be so strong, and why does it have so much explanatory, rhetorical and political force? The premise for this book is that the relationship between drugs and childhood merits more exploration beyond simply pointing out that children and drugs are both ‘things we tend to ... Read more

£46.99

Debates about the regulation of drugs are inseparable from talk of children and the young. Yet how has this association come to be so strong, and why does it have so much explanatory, rhetorical and political force? The premise for this book is that the relationship between drugs and childhood merits more exploration beyond simply pointing out that children and drugs are both ‘things we tend to
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Organised Politics, Law and Practice

by Tom Gillie ...

This is the first comprehensive guide to the rules of organised political activity in Britain and the standards of conduct expected of those involved in it.Organised politics involves not only political parties (their members, leaders, officials, and elected representatives in local and national governments) but also trade unions, charities, lobbyists and others. This book codifies the statutory ... Read more

£17.99

This is the first comprehensive guide to the rules of organised political activity in Britain and the standards of conduct expected of those involved in it.Organised politics involves not only political parties (their members, leaders, officials, and elected representatives in local and national governments) but also trade unions, charities, lobbyists and others. This book codifies the statutory
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Contested Territories and International Law

A Comparative Study of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and the Aland Islands Precedent

by Kamal Makili-Aliyev ...

This book considers the possibilities for resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in the context of comparative international law. The armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the territory of the Nagorno-Karabakh has been on the peace and security agenda since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This volume draws parallels with a similar situation between Sweden and Finland over ... Read more

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This book considers the possibilities for resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in the context of comparative international law. The armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the territory of the Nagorno-Karabakh has been on the peace and security agenda since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This volume draws parallels with a similar situation between Sweden and Finland over
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Judicial Transparency in China

Theory and Realization Path

by Yiming Wang, He Tian ...

Translated by Fang Wang ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
Based on the Judicial Transparency Index Assessment (2019 and 2020) conducted in China by the Institute of Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, this book summarizes and analyzes the current situation of judicial openness in China, using a sample of 218 courts across the country for the study. The book analyzes the ideological and institutional origins of judicial openness and examines ... Read more

£110.99

Based on the Judicial Transparency Index Assessment (2019 and 2020) conducted in China by the Institute of Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, this book summarizes and analyzes the current situation of judicial openness in China, using a sample of 218 courts across the country for the study. The book analyzes the ideological and institutional origins of judicial openness and examines
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Stirring Up Hatred

Myth, Identity and Order in the Regulation of Hate Speech

by Jen Neller ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book critically examines the development of the ‘stirring up hatred’ offences which are currently found within the UK’s Public Order Act 1986. Through a critical discourse analysis of key excerpts of parliamentary Hansard, the book constructs a detailed genealogy of the offences from the perspectives that shaped them. A novel application of theory on 'myth' is used to navigate the complex ... Read more

£93.99

This book critically examines the development of the ‘stirring up hatred’ offences which are currently found within the UK’s Public Order Act 1986. Through a critical discourse analysis of key excerpts of parliamentary Hansard, the book constructs a detailed genealogy of the offences from the perspectives that shaped them. A novel application of theory on 'myth' is used to navigate the complex
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Changing States, Changing Nations

Constitutional Reform and National Identity in the Late Twentieth Century

by Mr Andrew McDonald ...

This book presents the remarkable constitutional reforms undertaken by the Blair and Brown governments in the UK. The reforms are remarkable in that they had the potential to change the way Britons understood the national identity of the UK. The book illuminates the ambitions of the key players in Whitehall and Westminster and is enriched through a study of comparable constitutional reforms in ... Read more

£26.99

This book presents the remarkable constitutional reforms undertaken by the Blair and Brown governments in the UK. The reforms are remarkable in that they had the potential to change the way Britons understood the national identity of the UK. The book illuminates the ambitions of the key players in Whitehall and Westminster and is enriched through a study of comparable constitutional reforms in
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Lei Geral do Trabalho em Funções Públicas 2014

by Lexit ...

Lei Geral do Trabalho em Funções Públicas (LTFP), introduzida pela Lei n.º 35/2014, de 20 de junho. O diploma acima referido entra em vigor a 1 de agosto de 2014 e não se encontra anotado ou comentado. Este livro transpõe para o universo das publicações eletrónicas os conteúdos do portal Lexit (www.lexit.pt). ... Read more

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Lei Geral do Trabalho em Funções Públicas (LTFP), introduzida pela Lei n.º 35/2014, de 20 de junho. O diploma acima referido entra em vigor a 1 de agosto de 2014 e não se encontra anotado ou comentado. Este livro transpõe para o universo das publicações eletrónicas os conteúdos do portal Lexit (www.lexit.pt).
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Law and the Whirligig of Time

by Sir Stephen Sedley ...

For over 30 years, first as a QC, then as a judge, and latterly as a visiting professor of law at Oxford, Stephen Sedley has written and lectured about aspects of the law that do not always get the attention they deserve.His first anthology of essays, Ashes and Sparks, was praised in the New York Times by Ian McEwan for its 'exquisite, finely balanced prose, the prickly humour, the knack of artful ... Read more

£17.99

For over 30 years, first as a QC, then as a judge, and latterly as a visiting professor of law at Oxford, Stephen Sedley has written and lectured about aspects of the law that do not always get the attention they deserve.His first anthology of essays, Ashes and Sparks, was praised in the New York Times by Ian McEwan for its 'exquisite, finely balanced prose, the prickly humour, the knack of artful
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Estado, constituição e instituições políticas

Aproximações a propósito da reforma política brasileira

by Filomeno de Moraes ...

Constata-se, portanto, que o país tem se afastado dos preceitos democrático-políticos por questões relacionadas à desarmonia institucional, a falas próprias de exaltação de um regime ditatorial, e à falta de cuidado com o combate à pobreza. A utopia que se montou com o Congresso Constituinte e com a posterior promulgação do texto constitucional deu lugar a desencanto com a política e o medo do ... Read more

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Constata-se, portanto, que o país tem se afastado dos preceitos democrático-políticos por questões relacionadas à desarmonia institucional, a falas próprias de exaltação de um regime ditatorial, e à falta de cuidado com o combate à pobreza. A utopia que se montou com o Congresso Constituinte e com a posterior promulgação do texto constitucional deu lugar a desencanto com a política e o medo do
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The Constitutional Law of Bangladesh

Progression and Transformation at its 50th Anniversary

Edited by M Rafiqul Islam, Muhammad Ekramul Haque ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book provides a supportive lending hand to researchers of constitutional law worldwide about the constitutional law of Bangladesh. Moreover, this book discusses the evolution and development of the constitutional law of Bangladesh over 50 years from its embryonic stage with reference to comparative constitutional law. This book is a very useful resource for the comparative constitutional ... Read more

£169.99

This book provides a supportive lending hand to researchers of constitutional law worldwide about the constitutional law of Bangladesh. Moreover, this book discusses the evolution and development of the constitutional law of Bangladesh over 50 years from its embryonic stage with reference to comparative constitutional law. This book is a very useful resource for the comparative constitutional
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