The Evolution of Human Rights and Democracy

This chapter critically examines the impact of integrating the European Convention on Human Rights into English law, emphasizing the shift from state protection to safeguarding minority rights. It explores the consequences of judicial activism and the introduction of a Supreme Court on British governance, while contrasting the perspectives of local and elite societal groups. The discussion reflects on the redefinition of democracy in the context of populism and the changing dynamics of popular opinion within political systems.

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