Winners and Losers |
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Authors: | Luke Clements |
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Institution: | Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University, Museum Avenue, Cardiff CF1 3NX, Wales |
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Abstract: | This paper considers whether the Human Rights Act 1998 is, in itself, capable of materially improving the lives of those who experience social exclusion – or whether it is likely to exacerbate their difficulties. It draws on the relevant post-2000 research concerning the Act's impact on socially excluded groups which suggests that the response of the statutory agencies has been disappointing – that 'not being proactive' has proved to be the most attractive option. It then addresses the incongruity between the government's strategies for combating social exclusion and civil justice. |
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