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OverviewSince its inception, the European Convention on Human Rights has been a beacon of hope to gay men and lesbians in Europe. Going to Strasbourg: An Oral History of Sexual Orientation Discrimination and the European Convention on Human Rights provides a comprehensive account of how individuals in the United Kingdom have utilized the Convention, by way of making applications to its organs in Strasbourg in order to challenge sexual orientation discrimination.Combining an exhaustive analysis of Strasbourg case law with nineteen unique oral histories of applicants, legal professionals, and campaigners, this book is the definitive history of the role that 'going to Strasbourg' has played in eradicating discrimination and establishing legal equality on the grounds of sexual orientation in the UK. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Johnson (Professor of Sociology, Professor of Sociology, University of York)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9780198777618ISBN 10: 0198777612 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 08 September 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Johnson is Professor of Sociology at the University of York. His research focuses on the relationship between law and sexual orientation, and his recent publications include Law, Religion and Homosexuality (with Robert M. Vanderbeck) and Homosexuality and the European Court of Human Rights. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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