Immigration, Nationality and Citizenship

An account of the development of modern immigration and nationality laws of the UK and their impact upon, and significance for, the rights of the individual. It brings together an historical account of the laws from the turn of the century, with questions about law-making in a democratic society.

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Key features: Topical; Controversial; and Foreword by The Hon. Mr Justice Stephen Sedley. The Book gives a detailed account of the development of modern immigration and nationality laws of the UK and their impact upon, and significance for, the rights of the individual. Brings together a historical account of the laws from the turn of the century with questions about law-making in a democratic society, how it imparts on the individual, defines and the re-defines the nation and the body politic, and how the laws determine the particular approach of administrative bodies and officials. Target Readership - Academic/Institutional: Students, academics, practising lawyers, political scientists, contemporary historians. Public law, constitutional law, human rights, civil liberties. Subject Category: PUBLIC LAW.