Defendant Rights: A Reference Handbook

by Hamid R. Kusha

Overview

A unique handbook comparing defendant rights in legal traditions around the world in light of fast-changing developments in U.S. law since September 11, 2001, and the USA PATRIOT Act.

Written for the general reader, this book examines the scope of the legal rights granted by the U.S. Constitution to those accused of a crime. Defendant Rights examines the history of the Anglo-American legal tradition and compares and contrasts this with the major international systems of the world.

Of special significance are the book's sections on the development of the British Dooms Law books under the Anglo-Saxon kings, and the Magna Carta's impact on American legal thought. Especially important in today's political climate is the coverage of Islam's sacred text, the Koran, and the role of the Islamic Kadi.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781576079355
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/13/2004
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)
Age Range:	12 - 14 Years

About the Author

Hamid R. Kusha is associate professor of criminal justice in the Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX.

Editorial Reviews

This book does what it was designed to do: provide a nontechnical overview of the topic of defendant rights . . . it will be a valuable resource for students doing research.” —The Law and Politics Book Review

“Researchers, whether they are freshmen in college or attorneys moving out of their specialties, will find this a most helpful and informative volume.” —American Reference Books Annual

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